We see it [the as-yet unseen, probable new planet, Neptune] as Columbus saw America from the coast of Spain. Its movements have been felt, trembling …

- William Herschel

The phenomena of nature, especially those that fall under the inspection of the astronomer, are to be viewed, not only with the usual attention to fa…

- William Herschel

I have tried to improve telescopes and practiced continually to see with them. These instruments have play'd me so many tricks that I have at last fo…

- William Herschel

The undevout astronomer must be mad.

- William Herschel

We need not hesitate to admit that the Sun is richly stored with inhabitants.

- William Herschel

Since stars appear to be suns, and suns, according to the common opinion, are bodies that serve to enlighten, warm, and sustain a system of planets, …

- William Herschel

The difference of the degrees in which the individuals of a great community enjoy the good things of life has been a theme of declaration and discont…

- William Herschel

He broke through the barriers of the skies.

- William Herschel

The heavens are now seen to resemble a luxuriant garden, which contains the greatest variety of productions, in different flourishing beds.

- William Herschel