Astronomers Quote by Edward Young

Astronomy is not the apex of science or of invention. But it is a test of the cast of temperament and mind that underlies…

— Jacob Bronowski

Astrology, or when the stars enlighten illuminated who dazzle a bunch of lunatics.

— Paul Carvel

“When the tremulous radiance of a summer night fills with twinkling stars and the moon itself is full, I am slowly drawn into a…

— Immanuel Kant

“Astronomy is, not without reason, regarded, by mankind, as the sublimest of the natural sciences. Its objects so frequently visible, and therefore familiar, being…

— Benjamin Silliman

“To-night, as ages hence, people would say this, or shut their doors on them, turn in bereaved agony from them, or toward them with…

— Malcolm Lowry

Astrology is an aesthetic affront. It cheapens astronomy, like using Beethoven for commercial jingles.

— Richard Dawkins

An undevout astronomer is mad.

— Edward Young

For astronomy is not only pleasant, but also very useful to be known: it cannot be denied that this art unfolds the admirable wisdom…

— John Calvin

Astronomy to the selfish becomes astrology.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

“She took a deep breath, inhaling the night air scented with hay, honeysuckle and the rich waters of the lake, listened to the music…

— Eva Ibbotson

“At first I did adore a twinkling star But now I worship a celestial sun”

— William Shakespeare

“Admire all the stars, but what you really must admire is your very own Sun, the cosmic candle of our beloved Earth!”

— Mehmet Murat ildan