Ibn Sina

Physician Philosopher Persian 980 – 1037

Polymath whose medical Canon influenced European medicine for centuries.

352 quotes

"The power of thought is the power of creation."
Creativity
"Gratitude is the gateway to happiness."
Gratitude
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
Perseverance
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for."
Faith
"Beauty fades, but character endures."
Beauty
"The mind is the kingdom of the human."
Wisdom
"To give is to receive."
Kindness
"The soul grows through adversity."
Perseverance
"Peace begins within the heart."
Peace
"Knowledge is the light that dispels darkness."
Knowledge
"The human body is like a machine that requires proper maintenance to function optimally."
Health
"Fear is the shadow cast by ignorance; knowledge is the light that dispels it."
Fear
"A physician who does not understand mathematics cannot fully comprehend the nature of disease."
Science
"The pursuit of wealth without purpose is a path to spiritual poverty."
Money
"In silence, the soul speaks most clearly to itself."
Solitude
"Every act of creation begins with a vision that exists only in the mind."
Creativity
"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."
Education
"To understand the universe, one must first understand oneself."
Philosophy
"Justice without mercy is tyranny; mercy without justice is weakness."
Justice
"The greatest discovery is not what we find, but what we understand about what we find."
Knowledge
"A nation's strength lies not in its armies but in the wisdom of its people."
Leadership
"Beauty is the harmony between form and purpose."
Beauty
"The mind that questions is stronger than the mind that merely obeys."
Wisdom
"Time is the canvas upon which all human achievement is painted."
Time
"To love is to extend oneself beyond the boundaries of the self."
Love
"Patience is not passive acceptance; it is active waiting with purpose."
Patience
"The foundation of all healing is the balance between body and spirit."
Health
"Dreams are the rehearsals for the life we wish to live."
Dreams
"True strength is shown not in domination but in compassion."
Strength
"Change is the only constant; those who resist it shall be left behind."
Change