Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Canon of Medicine was standard text for centuries
Quotes by Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
The soul, when it is separated from the body, is not destroyed, but continues to exist in a state of pure intellect.
The human soul is a spiritual substance, not a body, and it is not subject to generation and corruption.
The intellect is a divine light that illuminates the soul, and through it, we can attain knowledge of God and the universe.
The purpose of life is to attain perfection and to become united with the Divine.
Truth is what is in conformity with reality, and reality is what exists independently of our minds.
Beauty is a reflection of the Divine, and it is found in all things that are in harmony and proportion.
The human condition is a journey from ignorance to knowledge, from imperfection to perfection, and from separation to union with the Divine.
The soul is like a mirror that reflects the light of the intellect, and the clearer the mirror, the more perfectly it reflects the light.
Ignorance is the root of all evil, and knowledge is the key to all good.
The greatest good is to know God, and the greatest evil is to be ignorant of Him.
The soul is a divine spark, and it is capable of ascending to the highest heavens.
The body is a prison for the soul, and death is the liberation of the soul from its prison.
The ultimate goal of human existence is to achieve intellectual perfection and to become one with the Active Intellect.
The universe is a manifestation of God's wisdom and power, and everything in it has a purpose.
The human being is a microcosm of the universe, and everything that exists in the macrocosm also exists in the microcosm.
The soul is immortal and imperishable, and it will continue to exist after the death of the body.
The true essence of man is his intellect, not his body.
Knowledge is the light of the soul, and ignorance is its darkness.
The path to truth is through reason and contemplation.
The greatest joy is the joy of knowing God.