Isaac Newton

To me there has never been a higher source of earthly honor or distinction than that connected with advances in read more

To me there has never been a higher source of earthly honor or distinction than that connected with advances in science.

I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or read more

I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.

I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people.

I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people.

If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought.

If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought.

If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.

If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.