It may be that there is no such thing as an equable motion, whereby time may be accurately measured. All motions may be accelerated or retarded, but the true, or equable, progress of absolute time is liable to no change. Isaac Newton absoluteaccelerateaccurately share on social
Absolute space, in its own nature, without regard to anything external, remains always similar and immovable. Relative space is some movable dimension or measure of the absolute spaces, which our senses determine by its position to bodies, and which is vulgarly taken for immovable space. Isaac Newton absolutebodydetermine share on social
Just as the system of the sun, planets and comets is put in motion by the forces of gravity, and its parts persist in their motions, so the smaller systems of bodies also seem to be set in motion by other forces and their particles to be variously moved in relation to each other and, especially, by the electric force. Isaac Newton bodycometelectric share on social
The description of right lines and circles, upon which geometry is founded, belongs to mechanics. Geometry does not teach us to draw these lines, but requires them to be drawn. Isaac Newton belongcircledescription Change image and share on social
The motions which the planets now have could not spring from any natural cause alone, but were impressed by an intelligent Agent. Isaac Newton agentimpressintelligent Change image and share on social
My powers are ordinary. Only my application brings me success. Isaac Newton applicationbringordinary Change image and share on social
Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy. Isaac Newton artenemymake Change image and share on social
Christ comes as a thief in the night, & it is not for us to know the times & seasons which God hath put into his own breast. Isaac Newton breastchristgod Change image and share on social
All variety of created objects which represent order and life in the universe could happen only by the willful reasoning of its original Creator, whom I call the 'Lord God.' Isaac Newton callcreatecreator Change image and share on social