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

- Alfonso X Of Castile

Sensible men no longer belive in miracles; they were invented by priests to humbug the peasants.

- Alfonso X Of Castile

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

If the Lord Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon his creation, I should have recommended something simpler. Remarking on the complexity o…

- Alfonso X Of Castile

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 Ptol…

- Alfonso X Of Castile