* Regarding the supposed conflict between Copernicus ’ theory and Bible teaching, Galileo wrote: “[Copernicus] did not ignore the Bible, but he knew very well that if his doctrine were proved, then it could not contradict the Scriptures when they were rightly understood. ”
* Mengenai anggapan bahwa teori Kopernikus bertentangan dengan ajaran Alkitab, Galileo menulis, ” [Kopernikus] tidak mengabaikan Alkitab, tetapi ia tahu betul bahwa jika doktrinnya terbukti, hal itu tidak akan bertentangan dengan Alkitab apabila ayat - ayatnya dipahami dengan benar. ”