Carolus Linnaeus

Naturalist and Taxonomist Swedish 1707 – 1778

Created binomial nomenclature system for organisms.

382 quotes

"To classify is to understand; to understand is to progress."
Wisdom
"Hope lies in the discovery of new truths about our world."
Hope
"Friendship is strengthened through shared discovery and learning."
Friendship
"The work of understanding nature is never truly complete."
Work
"Time spent in study is time invested in eternity."
Time
"Peace comes from understanding one's place in nature."
Peace
"Dreams of discovery drive the greatest achievements."
Dreams
"The humor of nature is in its infinite variety."
Humor
"Family bonds are as ordered as the natural world itself."
Family
"Imagination without knowledge is merely fancy."
Imagination
"Technology should serve to reveal nature's secrets."
Technology
"History is written in the very structure of living things."
History
"Music and mathematics are the language of nature."
Music
"Faith in reason is faith in the order of creation."
Faith
"Justice demands that we protect the natural world."
Justice
"Kindness begins with respecting all of creation."
Kindness
"The power of knowledge surpasses all earthly power."
Power
"Money spent on education is money well invested."
Money
"Health follows from understanding nature's laws."
Health
"Adventure awaits those who look beyond the obvious."
Adventure
"Art and nature are inseparable companions."
Art
"Literature should reflect the truths found in nature."
Literature
"Politics must be guided by understanding the natural order."
Politics
"War against ignorance is the only war worth fighting."
War
"Motivation comes from understanding your purpose in nature."
Motivation
"Inspiration is found in every leaf and creature."
Inspiration
"Relationships improve when based on mutual understanding."
Relationships
"Solitude in nature is solitude with truth itself."
Solitude
"Perseverance in study yields the sweetest rewards."
Perseverance
"Gratitude for nature's gifts is gratitude for life."
Gratitude