“Bruno makes a clear distinction between the ‘universe’ and the ‘worlds’. In his view of the cosmos, talking about a world system does not mean talking about a universe system. Astronomy is legitimate and possible as a science of the world that falls within the scope of our sensory perception. But beyond it lies an infinite universe containing those “great animals” we call stars, which encompasses an infinite plurality of worlds. That universe has no dimensions or measurements, no shape or form. It is both uniform and formless, neither harmonious nor orderly, and cannot in any way be considered a “system.””
“They dispute not in order to find or even to seek Truth, but for victory, and to appear the more learned and strenuous upholders of a contrary opinion. Such persons should be avoided by all who have n...”
Giordano Bruno
“Perchance you who pronounce my sentence are in greater fear than I who receive it.”
Giordano Bruno
“Chi vuole che la quaresima gli paia corta, si faccia debito per pagare a Pasqua.”
Giordano Bruno
“Se non è vero, è molto ben trovato.”
Giordano Bruno
“Maiori forsan cum timore sententiam in me fertis quam ego accipiam.”
Giordano Bruno