“ I used to measure the skies, now I measure the shadows of Earth.Although my mind was sky-bound, the shadow of my body lies Johannes Kepler
“ I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses. Johannes Kepler
“ We ought not to ask why the human mind troubles to fathom the secrets of the universe. The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the skies so rich, precisely in… Johannes Kepler
“ The diversity of the phenomena of nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment. Johannes Kepler
“ Now because 18 months ago the first dawn, 3 months ago broad daylight but a very few days ago the full sun of the most highly remarkable spectacle has risen — nothing holds me back. I can give myself… Johannes Kepler
“ If there is anything that can bind the mind of man to this dreary exile of our earthly home and can reconcile us with our fate so that one can enjoy living,—then it is verily the enjoyment of the math… Johannes Kepler
“ … not my own opinion, but my wife’s: Yesterday, when weary with writing, I was called to supper, and a salad I had asked for was set before me. ‘It seems then,’ I said, ‘if pewter dishes, leaves of le… Johannes Kepler