“The eyes are witnesses that the heavens revolve in the space of twenty- four hours. But certain men, either from the love of novelty, or to make a display of ingenuity, have concluded that the earth moves; and they maintain that neither the eighth sphere nor the sun revolves....Now, it is a want of honesty and decency to assert such notions publicly, and the example is pernicious. It is the part of a good mind to accept the truth as revealed by God and to acquiesce in it.”
Quote by Philipp Melanchthon
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Philipp Melanchthon
Philipp Melanchthon (February 16, 1497 - April 19, 1560) was a German reformer, theologian, and philosopher. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement alongside Martin Luther, serving as one of the early theologians of the Lutheran Church. more
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