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“Every light has its shadow, and every shadow hath a succeeding morning.”

Quote by Nicolaus Copernicus

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Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus (February 19, 1473 - May 24, 1543) was a Renaissance astronomer, mathematician, and Catholic priest. He is known for his work on the heliocentric model of the solar system, which laid the foundation for modern astronomy and had a profound impact on the Scientific Revolution. more

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