Astronomy Quote by Plato

Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.

— Plato

Astronomy compel the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.

— Plato

For it is obvious to everybody, I think, that this study [of astronomy] compels the soul to look upward and leads it away from…

— Plato

While it may be disappointing, I have to confess to people who ask for my insights on the meaning of it all that astronomy…

— Seth Shostak

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

— Richard Dawkins

There are spiritual patterns at work in the universe and these announce themselves with impressive regularity wherever human minds and hearts attempt to attune…

— Ken Wilber

My whole entry into astronomy started from a spiritual place.

— Carolyn Porco

Earthbound souls know only the underside of the atmosphere in which they live . . . but go higher - above the dust and…

— Jacqueline Cochran

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

“While most branches of science have ascended in this era, the field of astrophysics persistently rises to the top. I think I know why.…

— Neil deGrasse Tyson

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

— Paul Carvel

Body is a device to calculate the astronomy of soul.

— Anonymous