Albertus Magnus
Medieval scholar who integrated Aristotelian philosophy with empirical observation, writing on plants and minerals with the quote that nature is the art of God.
Quotes by Albertus Magnus
The wise man governs himself by reason.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.
The world is a mirror of God's wisdom.
The good is that which all things desire.
The human mind is a spark of the divine mind.
The true philosopher is a lover of wisdom.
The beauty of the world reveals the beauty of God.
The order of the universe demonstrates the existence of God.
The purpose of life is to know and love God.
The intellect is the eye of the soul.
The study of plants reveals the divine order.
In the diversity of animals, we see the multiplicity of creation.
Knowledge of the natural world leads to wisdom of the soul.
Minerals hold secrets buried by time.
The heavens influence the earth, as father to child.
True philosophy begins with awe of the universe.
Alchemy is not magic, but the transmutation of understanding.
Life's essence is in growth and decay.
Birds teach us freedom in their flight.
The soul mirrors the structure of the cosmos.