Alfonso X of Castile Professions : Author Born : November 23, 1221 Died : April 4, 1284 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Alfonso X of Castile Sensible men no longer belive in miracles; they were invented by priests to humbug the peasants. Alfonso X of Castile priests miracle men If God had consulted me before embarking on the Creation, I would have suggested something simpler. Alfonso X of Castile embarking creation ifs 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 taken science book 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 hints mad crazy If the Lord Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon his creation, I should have recommended something simpler. Alfonso X of Castile astronomy creation should-have Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors
