Absolute, true, and mathematical time, in and of itself and of its own nature, without reference to anything external, flows uniformly. ... Absolute space, of its own nature, without reference to anything external, always remains homogeneous and immovable.

The 'stream' we call science always flows forward; sometimes reactionary beavers block its flow, but the stream is never defeated by this; it accumulates, gathers strength; its waters get over the barrage and continue on their course. The advancement of science is the advancement of God, for science is nothing but human intelligence, and human intelligence is the most valuable treasure God has bequeathed us.