Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Canon of Medicine was standard text for centuries
Quotes by Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Truth is the ultimate goal of all inquiry.
The human spirit is capable of great things.
The best medicine is a good diet and exercise.
The universe is a manifestation of God's wisdom.
A good book is a faithful friend.
The physician must understand the temperament of his patient.
Knowledge is a light that dispels darkness.
The soul is the principle of life.
The soul, when it is separated from the body, is not destroyed, but rather it returns to its origin.
The mind is like a mirror, it reflects what it sees.
The greatest wisdom is to know oneself.
The physician must be a philosopher, for without philosophy, he cannot truly understand the nature of man.
There is no disease that cannot be cured, except for death itself.
The best medicine is to prevent disease.
The body is the instrument of the soul.
The purpose of medicine is to restore the balance of the humors.
Observation is the foundation of all medical knowledge.
The physician must be patient and compassionate.
The mind influences the body, and the body influences the mind.
To be a good physician, one must be a good student.