Nicolaus Copernicus Quotes
The scorn which I had reason to fear on account of the novelty and unconventionality of my opinion almost induced me to abandon completely the work which I had undertaken. . . . Astronomy is written for astronomers. To them my work too will seem, unless I am mistaken, to make some contribution.
Nicolaus Copernicus
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Sailing is such a variable sport. There could be no wind, or there could be 25 knots. You never know what you're going to get.
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I have always had the courage for the new things that life sometimes offers.
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If you're going to write a story, avoid contemporary references. They date a story and they have no staying power.
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It's fun being paid to read stuff and air your opinion about it - pretty much a dream job for a writer.
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You don't have true freedom until you allow a diversity of opinion and a diversity of voices.
Don Lemon
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The scorn which I had reason to fear on account of the novelty and unconventionality of my opinion almost induced me to abandon completely the work which I had undertaken. . . . Astronomy is written for astronomers. To them my work too will seem, unless I am mistaken, to make some contribution.
Nicolaus Copernicus
