1687 · Skopia

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Scientific literature

Every body perseveres in its state of rest, or of uniform motion in a right line, unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed thereon.

Principia · 1687

★ 7.5

Scientific literature

Moreover, in a system of two bodies mutually acting upon each other, since the differences between their centres and the common centre of gravity of both are reciprocally as the bodies, the relative motions of those bodies, whether of approaching to or of receding from that centre, will be equal junong themselves. Therefore since the changes which happen to motions are equal and directed to contrary parts.

Principia · 1687

★ 7.3

Scientific literature

The alteration of motion is ever proportional to the motive force impressed; and is made in the direction of the right line in which that force is impressed.

Principia · 1687

★ 4.8

For present joys are more to flesh and blood Than a dull prospect of a distant good.

The Hind and the Panther: A Poem, in Three Parts · 1687

★ 3.6

Scientific literature

Errors are not in the art, but in the artificers.

Principia · 1687

★ 2.4

Comedy (play) · Comedy

Oh, what a dear ravishing thing is the beginning of an Amour!

The Emperor of the Moon · 1687

★ 1.2

By education most have been misled.

The Hind and the Panther: A Poem, in Three Parts · 1687

★ 1.1