Al-Jazari

Engineering Mesopotamia 1136 – 1206 101 quotes

Muslim polymath known as the father of robotics for his inventions of automated devices and water-raising machines.

Quotes by Al-Jazari

The precision of the gears is paramount to the accuracy of the clock.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

I have documented my work meticulously, so that others may learn from it.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

The joy of creation is a reward in itself.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

To build a machine is to give form to an idea.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

The study of mechanics reveals the hidden order of the universe.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

My aim has been to create devices that are both practical and wondrous.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

The movement of water is a powerful force that can be harnessed for many purposes.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

The intricate workings of a machine are a reflection of the intricate workings of nature.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

I have sought to perfect each design, leaving no room for error.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

May my work inspire others to reach for the stars and beyond.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

The most ingenious device is one that serves humanity without complexity.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

Water flows as life does, ever seeking the path of least resistance.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1200

In the heart of every machine lies the soul of its creator.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

A well-crafted automaton dances to the rhythm of precision.

Personal notes on automata 1190

Knowledge of mechanisms unlocks the secrets of the universe.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

The elephant clock teaches us patience in the flow of time.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

Brass and iron, when forged with care, mimic the wonders of nature.

Workshop correspondence 1180

Life is but a series of interconnected gears.

Reflections in engineering journal 1200

The peacock fountain delights the eye and quenches the thirst.

The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices 1206

Innovation springs from the well of curiosity.

Letter to a fellow inventor 1195