As to your Newton, I confess I do not understand his void a… - Frederick II of Prussia

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As to your Newton, I confess I do not understand his void and his gravity; I admit he has demonstrated the movement of the heavenly bodies with more exactitude than his forerunners; but you will admit it is an absurdity to maintain the existence of Nothing.

Frederick II of Prussia

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Frederick II of Prussia (January 24, 1712 – August 17, 1786) was king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was also known as Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great)

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Native Name: Friedrich II. der Große

Alternative Names: Frederick the Great • The Old Fritz • Frederick II • Father Fritz

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