Quotes by Isaac Newton

Introducing Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton (1642–1727) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and author who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time. He made groundbreaking contributions to various fields, most notably through his formulation of the laws of motion and universal gravitation. His work Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (1687), commonly known as the Principia, laid the foundation for classical mechanics. Newton also made significant advancements in optics, developing a theory of light and color, and invented calculus independently around the same time as Leibniz. His work had a profound impact on the scientific revolution and established him as a key figure in the history of science.