Ibn Sina (Avicenna)

Medicine Persian 980 – 1037 391 quotes

Canon of Medicine was standard text for centuries

Quotes by Ibn Sina (Avicenna)

The ultimate goal of human life is to achieve intellectual perfection.

The Book of Healing

The existence of God is self-evident to the intellect.

The Book of Healing

God is the First Cause and the Necessary Existent.

The Book of Healing

The universe is a hierarchical order of intelligences emanating from God.

The Book of Healing

The human soul is immortal and will return to God after death.

On the Soul

The purpose of revelation is to guide humanity to the truth and to salvation.

The Book of Healing

Prophets are individuals who have attained the highest degree of intellectual perfection and are able to receive divine revelation.

The Book of Healing

The law is a necessary institution for the well-being of society.

The Book of Healing

Justice is the foundation of a good society.

The Book of Healing

The physician must be a person of integrity and compassion.

The Canon of Medicine

The patient's trust is essential for successful treatment.

The Canon of Medicine

The physician should always respect the patient's autonomy and dignity.

The Canon of Medicine

The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest of all human endeavors.

Various Philosophical Treatises

Truth is one, though its manifestations are many.

Various Philosophical Treatises

Reason is the light that guides us to the truth.

Various Philosophical Treatises

The human mind is capable of comprehending the entire universe.

Various Philosophical Treatises

The purpose of education is to develop the intellect and to cultivate virtue.

Various Philosophical Treatises

The physician should be well-versed in all branches of knowledge, for all knowledge is interconnected.

The Canon of Medicine

The art of medicine is to prolong life and to alleviate suffering.

The Canon of Medicine

The physician should always strive to improve his knowledge and skills.

The Canon of Medicine