The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the sun, which has many planets orbiting around it and relying on it, can still take the time to ripen grapes as if it had no other important tasks to do in the universe. This shows how the sun is able to focus on small things, like helping grapes grow, even though it has many other big responsibilities. The quote highlights the sun's incredible power and ability to multitask, making it seem effortless.
About Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of observational astronomy and modern-era classical physics. He faced opposition from the Catholic Church for his championing of the Copernican heliocentric model, but his contributions to the scientific method and modern science are undeniable.
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