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  • Had I been present at the creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.

    Said after studying the Ptolemaic system (attributed)
  • Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe. Remarking on the complexity of Ptolemaic model of the universe after it was explained to him. Footnote: Carlyle says, in his History of Frederick the Great, book ii. chap. vii. that this saying of Alphonso about Ptolemy's astronomy, 'that it seemed a crank machine; that it was pity the Creator had not taken advice,' is still remembered by mankind, - this and no other of his many sayings.

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    Said after studying the Ptolemaic system (attributed)
  • Sensible men no longer belive in miracles; they were invented by priests to humbug the peasants.

  • If the Lord Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon his creation, I should have recommended something simpler. Remarking on the complexity of Ptolemaic model of the universe after it was explained to him.

  • If God had consulted me before embarking on the Creation, I would have suggested something simpler.

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