Quotes from William Herschel

I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it can be proved, must take two million years to reach the earth.

I have looked farther into space than ever a human being did before me.

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

He broke through the barriers of the skies.

I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it can be proved, must take two million years to reach the

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 discontent in all ages.

The undevout astronomer must be mad.