“Finally we shall place the Sun himself at the center of the Universe. All this is suggested by the systematic order in which these phenomena follow one another and the harmony of the whole world.”
— Nicolaus Copernicus
From 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium' (1543), Book 1, Chapter 10. Published shortly before Copernicus's death.
For decades I kept my discovery hidden, afraid of ridicule. But the truth doesn't care about our fears. When you see something clearly that others cannot yet see - have the patience to build your case and the courage to share it.