Averroes

Philosopher-Jurist Andalusian-Arab 1126 – 1198

Major commentator on Aristotle and reconciler of faith and reason.

371 quotes

"Perseverance in the face of opposition is the mark of a noble character."
Perseverance
"Gratitude toward teachers and those who came before us is a sacred duty."
Gratitude
"Innovation arises when the mind is free to explore new possibilities."
Creativity
"Justice requires not just laws, but wise interpretation of them."
Justice
"The patient soul understands that all things unfold in their proper time."
Patience
"Kindness flowing from reason is superior to kindness flowing from mere sentiment."
Kindness
"The ultimate strength lies in knowing oneself completely and honestly."
Strength
"Fear is conquered not by denial but by understanding its rational foundations."
Fear
"Power without knowledge is tyranny; knowledge without virtue is hollow."
Power
"Excessive wealth corrupts the soul more surely than poverty ever could."
Money
"Health of the body depends upon the health and harmony of the soul."
Health
"Adventure and exploration expand the horizons of human knowledge."
Adventure
"The imaginative faculty must be disciplined by reason to produce truth."
Imagination
"Technology serves humanity only when guided by wisdom and virtue."
Technology
"History teaches us that nations fall when they abandon the pursuit of knowledge."
History
"Philosophy is not a luxury but a necessity for the examined life."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages and speaks to the eternal human condition."
Literature
"Political power must be wielded with justice and moderation."
Politics
"War is justified only in defense of the vulnerable and the innocent."
War
"Motivation comes not from external reward but from the love of virtue itself."
Motivation
"Inspiration flows from the contemplation of excellence and perfection."
Inspiration
"Relationships thrive when built upon honesty and mutual respect for each other's intellect."
Relationships
"Solitude allows the soul to commune with eternal truths and infinite wisdom."
Solitude
"The mind imprisoned by superstition cannot perceive the light of reason."
Knowledge
"Hope without action is merely wishful thinking; true hope acts in the world."
Hope
"Change is the nature of existence; to resist it entirely is to resist life."
Change
"Education should cultivate not just knowledge but virtuous character."
Education
"Peace arises from the harmony of souls pursuing truth together."
Peace
"Nature itself is a book written in the language of mathematics and reason."
Nature
"The artist who creates beauty without understanding its principles is merely fortunate."
Art