Avicenna

Philosopher-Physician Persian 980 – 1037

Integrated Aristotelian philosophy with Islamic theology.

416 quotes

"Education is the key to unlocking human potential."
Education
"Power without wisdom is destruction."
Power
"The written word is immortal."
Literature
"Relationships are the fabric of human society."
Relationships
"Every action has a consequence in the universe."
Philosophy
"The beauty of truth is that it need not be decorated."
Truth
"Laughter is the medicine of the soul."
Humor
"The path to success is paved with failures."
Success
"War is the failure of wisdom."
War
"The heart knows things the mind will never understand."
Wisdom
"Death is not an end, but a transformation."
Death
"Creativity flourishes in the mind that is at peace."
Creativity
"The measure of a person is how they treat the smallest among them."
Kindness
"Politics should serve the people, not control them."
Politics
"The human spirit is capable of extraordinary things."
Strength
"Technology is a tool; wisdom is in how we use it."
Technology
"Gratitude opens the door to abundance."
Gratitude
"The family is the foundation of civilization."
Family
"Hope is the anchor of the soul."
Hope
"Violence is the language of the ignorant."
Peace
"The universe speaks to those who listen."
Nature
"A good deed is never wasted."
Justice
"The mind is capable of achieving what it can conceive."
Motivation
"Perseverance is the path to all great achievements."
Perseverance
"The soul recognizes beauty instantly."
Beauty
"Wisdom is the fear of the Lord, and knowledge is its treasure."
Faith
"The greatest love is that which asks for nothing in return."
Love
"Life is the opportunity to perfect oneself."
Life
"Knowledge without action is worthless."
Knowledge
"The human mind is infinite in its capacity."
Imagination