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 More Quotes by Alfonso X of Castile More Quotes From 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 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
