199 ;;Quote: it is impossible to understand the true and internal essence of natural substances

199+;;Quote: can understand some properties of things whether they are near or far; e.g., learned the roundness of the moon before the earth

201 ;;Quote: there is no reason to fear mutation, corruption, and generation of remote objects

224 ;;Quote: it is wrong to read the Scripture literally; especially when it contradicts sensible experience or necessary demonstrations

224+;;Quote: Nature is inexorable, immutable, and cares nothing of man; it is bound by law

286 ;;Quote: Galileo made the first printed illustrations of insects under a microscope

286+;;Quote: the greatness of nature can be infinitely contemplated. Nature is subtle and works with unspeakable care

350 ;;Quote: description of Galileo's sentencing by the Holy Office

387 ;;Quote: Descartes misunderstood Galileo's 'Two New Sciences'

387+;;Quote: Galileo only sought the reasons for some particular effects. He built without foundation from the first causes of nature

409 ;;Quote: Galileo believed that Aristotle would accept him as a follower and would change his opinions to match Galileo's observations

411 ;;Quote: the center of the universe is nonsensical; the centers of the planets' orbits are clearly near the sun