Alfonso X of Castile Quotes About Creation

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

  Alfonso X of Castile

  Crazy, Mad, Hints

  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.

  Alfonso X of Castile

  Book, Taken, Science

  Said after studying the Ptolemaic system (attributed)

• 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.

  Alfonso X of Castile

  Should Have, Astronomy, Creation

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

  Alfonso X of Castile

  Creation, Embarking, Ifs

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