I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people.

Isaac Newton
I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not...
I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not...
I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not...
I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not...
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In this quote, the author is saying that they can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but cannot calculate the madness of people. In other words, they understand how the universe works but not the kind of mind that creates it. This is a commentary on how humans who know about the universe can often dismiss another human’s story as a symptom of madness. People with mental illness are often dismissed as having a “lunatic streak” or a “mood disorder.” The truth is that mental illness is a very real thing and it can affect everyone, even those who think they are perfectly sane.

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