Quote by: Nicolaus Copernicus

Although all the good arts serve to draw man's mind away from vices and lead it toward better things, this function can be more fully performed by this art, which also provides extraordinary intellectual pleasure.


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Author Bio


  • NameNicolaus Copernicus
  • DescriptionRenaissance mathematician, astronomer, physician and canon
  • AliasesMiko?aj Kopernik; Nikolaus Kopernikus
  • BornFebruary 19, 1473
  • DiedMay 24, 1543
  • CountryPoland
  • ProfessionAstronomer; Jurist; Economist; Mathematician; Scientist; Physicist; Philosopher