Newton entered Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1661. He arrived at a promising time, when more and more scholars were beginning to question long-held beliefs about the world. This new attitude was being expressed through a growing interest in science and mathematics.

1661年，牛顿进入著名的剑桥“三一学院”。他正好赶上了一个充满希望的时代。当时有越来越多的学者开始对人们长久以来所持的关于世界的理论提出疑问。而人们对科学和数学日益高涨的兴趣，也清楚表明了这种新的看法。

(短文节选,本篇始于：大科学家牛顿)