From man or angel the great Architect did wisely to conceal, and not divulge his secrets to be scanned by them who ought rather admire; or if they list to try conjecture, he his fabric of the heavens left to their disputes, perhaps to move his laughter at their quaint opinions wide hereafter, when they come to model heaven calculate the stars, how they will wield the mighty frame, how build, unbuild, contrive to save appearances, how gird the sphere with centric and eccentric scribbled o'er, and epicycle, orb in orb.

Summary

This quote reflects the idea that it is wise for the great Architect (i.e., God) to keep the secrets of the universe hidden from both humans and angels. It suggests that instead of trying to understand these secrets, we should admire them. If we do attempt to unravel the mysteries of the heavens, our imprecise conjecture and quirky opinions will amuse God. The quote also alludes to humankind's fascination with modeling and calculating celestial bodies, emphasizing the complexity and intricate nature of the heavens. Overall, it highlights the beautiful and unfathomable nature of the cosmos.

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