My greatest desire is that I may perceive the God whom I find everywhere in the external world, in like manner also within and inside myself.

- Johannes Kepler

I had the intention of becoming a theologian...but now I see how God is, by my endeavors, also glorified in astronomy, for 'the heavens declare the g…

- Johannes Kepler

Nature loves simplicity and unity.

- Johannes Kepler

Why are things as they are and not otherwise?

- Johannes Kepler

The chief aim of all investigations of the external world should be to discover the rational order and harmony which has been imposed on it by God an…

- Johannes Kepler

I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.

- Johannes Kepler

The wisdom of the Lord is infinite as are also His glory and His power. Ye heavens, sing His praises; sun, moon, and planets, glorify Him in your ine…

- Johannes Kepler

Science is the process of thinking God's thoughts after Him.

- Johannes Kepler

Geometry existed before the creation. It is co-eternal with the mind of God...Geometry provided God with a model for the Creation.

- Johannes Kepler