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“The motion of the stars over our heads is as much an illusion as that of the cows, trees and churches that flash past the windows of our train.”

Quote by James Jeans

Book:the Stars in their Courses

Work

the Stars in their Courses

This book delves into the personal narratives and interconnected fates of characters whose lives are intertwined with the vastness of space and the celestial bodies that govern their existence. more

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James Jeans was an influential British physicist known for his contributions to astrophysics and cosmology. His research encompassed stellar structure and the origins of the universe, having a profound impact on modern physics. more

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Book:Heretics

Source: Heretics

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Book:Alms for oblivion: essays

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Book:Aphorisms

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Source: Literature and Revolution