Unknown translator, from De fundamentis astrologiae certioribus, in Opera Omnia, Vol. 1, Heyder & Zimmer, 1858, p. 417-438.
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Discover the force of the heavens O Men: Once recognised it can be put to use: No use could be seen in unknown things.
— Johannes Kepler
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Source: Wikiquote: "Johannes Kepler" (Quotes, De fundamentis astrologiae certioribus (1601): Written 1601, published 1602. Title translations: On the more Certain Fundamentals of Astrology or On Giving Astrology Sounder Foundations.)
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About Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler (December 27 1571 – November 15 1630) was a German Lutheran mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, and a key figure in the 17th century astronomical revolution. He is best known for his laws of planetary motion, which provided one of the foundations of Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation.
About Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler (December 27 1571 – November 15 1630) was a German Lutheran mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, and a key figure in the 17th century astronomical revolution. He is best known for his laws of planetary motion, which provided one of the foundations of Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation.
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