And with fowle cowardize his carcas ſhame,

The history of our study of our solar system shows us clearly that accepted and conventional ideas are often wrong, and that fundamental insights can arise from the most unexpected sources.

Mention sex, and the English humour reflex kicks in. And we all know that self-deprecating jokes are the most effective, the most widely appreciated form of humour.

The great Intelligences fair / That range above our mortal state, / In circle round the blessed gate, / Received and gave him welcome there.