- Tycho Brahe
(12/14/1546 – 10/24/1601)
Danish astronomer
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"And when statesmen or others worry [the scientist] too much, then he should leave with his possessions."
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| "The world is governed more by appearances than by realities, so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it." |  |
"The tones of gray, pale turquoise, and pink will prevail."
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"It does not matter how badly you paint so long as you don't paint badly like other people."
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"I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being."
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"I have yet to see one completely unspoiled star, except for the animals—like Lassie."
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"I was trained by my husband. He said, 'If you want a thing done go. If not send.' I belong to that group of people who move the piano themselves."
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"A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within."
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"Millions of people who have never died before will be killed."
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"In bygone days, commanders were taught that when in doubt, they should march their troops towards the sound of gunfire. I intend to march my troops towards the sound of gunfire."
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"Our children are not going to be just 'our children.' They are going to be other people's husbands and wives and the parents of our grandchildren."
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"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear."
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| Died 10/23 | Died 10/24 | Died 10/25 | Death Dates |