Giovan Battista della Porta

Polymath Scientist Dramatist Italian 1535 – 1615

Pioneered experimental science and wrote influential works on natural magic.

389 quotes

"Humor is wisdom wrapped in the garb of jest."
Humor
"Beauty exists in all things when viewed with the right eyes."
Beauty
"Death is merely a transformation, not an ending."
Death
"Perseverance is the key that unlocks all doors."
Perseverance
"Gratitude transforms what we have into abundance."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the highest form of human expression."
Creativity
"Justice is the foundation of all societies."
Justice
"Patience is the companion of wisdom."
Patience
"Kindness is the most powerful force in human interaction."
Kindness
"Strength is not measured by muscles, but by character."
Strength
"Fear is the first obstacle to overcome in any endeavor."
Fear
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master."
Money
"Health is the foundation upon which all life is built."
Health
"Adventure calls to those brave enough to answer."
Adventure
"Imagination is the beginning of all creation."
Imagination
"Technology is merely nature's secrets made manifest."
Technology
"History teaches those willing to learn from it."
History
"Philosophy is the art of asking the right questions."
Philosophy
"Literature captures the essence of human experience."
Literature
"Politics is the science of human coexistence."
Politics
"War is the failure of reason and dialogue."
War
"Motivation comes from within; inspiration comes from without."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the spark that ignites human achievement."
Inspiration
"Relationships require honesty as their foundation."
Relationships
"Solitude is the sanctuary where wisdom germinates."
Solitude
"Life is the greatest adventure ever offered."
Life
"Love transcends all boundaries of time and space."
Love
"Wisdom is the fruit of accumulated experience."
Wisdom
"Happiness is an inside job, not external acquisition."
Happiness