Eppur si muove (EP)
"Eppur si muove" is an Italian phrase meaning "And yet it moves." It is popularly attributed to the Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer Galileo Galilei after being forced to recant his heliocentric view of the solar system before the Roman Inquisition in 1633.
While there is no historical evidence that Galileo actually uttered this phrase, it encapsulates the idea that truth persists regardless of attempts to suppress it. The phrase represents a silent defiance against dogmatic authority and a belief in the power of empirical observation and scientific reasoning.
The phrase "Eppur si muove" is used today to express the idea that a certain fact or concept remains true, even when denied or ignored. It is often invoked in contexts where scientific or rational thinking is challenged by ideology or political pressure. The phrase has become a symbol of intellectual integrity and the enduring nature of verifiable truth. It signifies the ultimate triumph of evidence over dogma.