Galileo Galilei, Two New Science Quotes

A collection of quotes by Galileo Galilei, Two New Science.

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician widely regarded as the father of modern science. His work revolutionized our understanding of the universe and laid the foundation for the scientific method. Galileo made numerous key discoveries, including the phases of Venus, the moons of Jupiter, and the law of falling bodies. His book "Two New Sciences" (1638) is considered one of his most significant works, exploring principles of motion and strength of materials. Despite facing opposition from the Catholic Church, Galileo's contributions to science remain pivotal to this day.

The difficulties in the study of the infinite arise because

The difficulties in the study of the infinite arise because we attempt, with our finite minds, to discuss the infinite, assigning to it those properties which we give to the finite and limited; but this...is wrong, for we cannot speak of infinite quantities as being the one greater or less than or equal to another.

Galileo Galilei, Two New Science

Infinity