Theories of the Medicean Planets Deduced from Physical Causes

if I had sent them, he himself judged, as did other friends, that it
should be published as soon as possible. Consequently, after my departure from Florence original: "Florentia.",
my friends took care to have it printed. Therefore, this little work opuſculum: A Latin term for a small work or pamphlet, often used modestly by authors to describe their publications. will
not be an interruption of my original purpose. It is instead
a kind of parenthesis in my studies. I have returned
again to the interrupted work on the motion of animals original: "opus de motu animalium." This refers to Borelli's foundational research on the mechanics of living things, published posthumously. so that
it may finally reach its conclusion. However, this will not happen with that
speed I would wish. It will proceed at the pace one can expect from a slender and weak physical
condition original: "infirma corporis habitudine." Borelli's health was notably poor during his final years.. In the meantime, enjoy
this little work. Accept it kindly if you find anything in
it worthy of your insight. If you find less, be mindful of human frailty original: "imbecillitatis." Here, the author acknowledges the inherent limits of human understanding and physical strength..
Meanwhile, farewell.