- “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.”
- “What we know is a drop, what we don’t know is an ocean.”
- “Gravity explains the motions of the planets, but it cannot explain who sets the planets in motion.”
- “To every action there is always opposed an equal reaction.”
- “I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people.”
- “Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.”
- “A man may imagine things that are false, but he can only understand things that are true.”
- “Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy.”
- “The more I study, the more I learn, the more I realize I don’t know.”
- “If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought.”
A recognition of the contributions of those who came before him.
Highlighting the vastness of knowledge and the limits of human understanding.
Reflecting on the role of gravity while contemplating the origins of the universe.
Newton’s third law of motion, foundational in the study of physics.
A humorous acknowledgment of the unpredictability of human behavior.
A wise reflection on the importance of diplomacy and careful communication.
Emphasizing the importance of truth and reason in understanding the world.
Newton’s admiration for the elegance and simplicity of the laws of nature.
Expressing his humility and awareness of the vastness of knowledge still to be uncovered.
Reflecting on his own dedication to scientific work and his contributions to society.