Averroes

Philosopher-Jurist Andalusian-Arab 1126 – 1198

Major commentator on Aristotle and reconciler of faith and reason.

371 quotes

"Kindness is strength expressed with gentleness."
Kindness
"The pursuit of pleasure without wisdom leads to suffering."
Wisdom
"Being is the most fundamental concept."
Philosophy
"The rational soul is the highest achievement of nature."
Knowledge
"Literature captures the essence of human experience."
Literature
"War is justified only in the pursuit of justice and peace."
War
"The mind must be free to seek truth wherever it leads."
Freedom
"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."
Gratitude
"The greatest pleasure is the exercise of the intellect."
Happiness
"Change is the nature of existence itself."
Change
"Beauty reflects the order of the cosmos."
Beauty
"Learning is a lifelong journey of discovery."
Education
"The heart of wisdom is knowing what truly matters."
Wisdom
"Adventure begins where certainty ends."
Adventure
"Money is a means to an end, not an end in itself."
Money
"Politics should serve the common good."
Politics
"The unity of truth transcends all human divisions."
Truth
"Motivation comes from understanding our purpose."
Motivation
"Relationships are the mirror of our souls."
Relationships
"Innovation requires the courage to challenge tradition."
Creativity
"The balance between action and contemplation is the path to fulfillment."
Life
"Technology should enhance human reason, not replace it."
Technology
"Patience is the foundation of all virtue."
Patience
"The pursuit of excellence ennobles the soul."
Success
"Understanding others begins with understanding ourselves."
Relationships
"The eternal mind is the source of all being and knowledge."
Faith
"Humor reveals the incongruities of human existence."
Humor
"Death is not the end of the soul, but a transformation."
Death
"The harmony of society depends on the virtue of its members."
Justice
"Inspiration strikes the prepared mind."
Inspiration