Therefore, when I considered this carefully, the contempt which I had to fear because of the novelty and apparent absurdity of my view, nearly induced me to abandon utterly the work I had begun.

Accordingly, since nothing prevents the earth from moving, I suggest that we should now consider also whether several motions suit it, so that it can be regarded as one of the planets. For, it is not the center of all the revolutions.

So, influenced by these advisors and this hope, I have at length allowed my friends to publish the work, as they had long besought me to do.

For I am not so enamoured of my own opinions that I disregard what others may think of them.

At rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun.

Therefore, when I considered this carefully, the contempt which I had to fear because of the novelty and apparent absurdity of my view, nearly induced me to abandon utterly the work I had begun.

In the midst of all dwells the sun.