"The prohibition of science would be contrary to the Bible, which in hundreds of places teaches us how the greatness and the glory of God shine forth marvelously in all His works and is to be read above all in the open book of the heavens." “Infinities and indivisibles transcend our finite understanding, the former on account of their magnitude, the latter because of their smallness Imagine what they are when combined.” - 'De Magnete', William Gilbert, 1600. "There are those who reason well, but they are greatly outnumbered by those who reason badly." “About five years ago I was engaged in preparing a catalogue of the ancient books which belong to Christ’s Hospital.” - 'Delphi Collected Works of Galileo Galilei (Illustrated)'. "In regard to the philosophers, if they be true philosophers, i.e., lovers of truth, they should not be irritated that the earth moves." “To apply oneself to great inventions, starting from the smallest beginnings, is no task for ordinary minds to divine that wonderful arts lie hid behind trivial and childish things is a conception for superhuman talents.” - 'Dialogue Concerning The Two Chief World Systems', 1632. "Wine is sunlight, held together by water." "To be humane, we must ever be ready to pronounce that wise, ingenious and modest statement 'I do not know'." "We cannot teach people anything we can only help them discover it within themselves." “Philosophy is written in that great book which ever lies before our eyes - I mean the universe - but we cannot understand it if we do not first learn the language and grasp the symbols, in which it is written” - 'The Assayer', 1623. “They seemed to forget that the increase of known truths stimulates the investigation, establishment, and growth of the arts not their diminution or destruction.” - 'Delphi Collected Works of Galileo Galilei (Illustrated)', 2017. What greater stupidity can be imagined than that of calling jewels, silver, and gold “precious,” and earth and soil “base”?” - 'Dialogue Concerning The Two Chief World Systems' (Second Revised Edition University of California Press), 1967. “The deeper I go in considering the vanities of popular reasoning, the lighter and more foolish I find them. “It is only in order to shield your ignorance that you put the Lord at every turn to the refuge of a miracle.” - 'The Crime Of Galileo', Giorgio De Santillana, 1976. "The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the way the heavens go." "It vexes me when they would constrain science by the authority of the Scriptures, and yet do not consider themselves bound to answer reason and experiment." "Who would set a limit to the mind of man? Who would dare assert that we know all there is to be known?" "I, Galileo, son of the late Vicenzo Galilei, swear that I never said that the prime numbers are useless." "I would beg the wise and learned fathers to consider with all diligence the difference which exists between matters of mere opinion and matters of demonstration." "I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the extraordinary stupidity of the mob." Read some of Galileo Galilei's most famous quotes below. Galilei was an exponent of Copernican heliocentrism, and his scientific principles pitted him against the Catholic Church and other contemporary astronomers. He is also considered to be the father of modern science, modern physics, and the scientific method. Galilei was a great physicist and astronomer, best known for his incomparable contribution to science. On February 15, 1564, Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world.
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