Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

Mathematics Persian 780 – 850 380 quotes

A Persian polymath whose work on algebra and Hindu-Arabic numerals was foundational for Western mathematics.

Quotes by Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

The concept of 'completion' is to make the equation whole, removing any negative terms.

Kitāb al-mukhtaṣar fī ḥisāb al-jabr waʾl-muqābala (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing)

And 'balancing' is to ensure that both sides of the equation remain equal.

Kitāb al-mukhtaṣar fī ḥisāb al-jabr waʾl-muqābala (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing)

The practical applications of mathematics are endless, from trade to astronomy.

Oral tradition

Let us build upon the knowledge of those who came before us, and add our own contributions.

Oral tradition

The clarity of a solution is as important as its correctness.

Oral tradition

My work is a testament to the power of systematic thought.

Oral tradition

The use of algorithms allows for efficient and repeatable calculations.

Kitāb al-jamʿ waʾl-tafrīq bi-ḥisāb al-Hind (On the Calculation with Indian Numerals)

To understand the world, one must first understand its numbers.

Oral tradition

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, benefiting all of humanity.

Oral tradition

I have sought to make complex ideas accessible to all who seek to learn.

Kitāb al-mukhtaṣar fī ḥisāb al-jabr waʾl-muqābala (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing)

The true measure of a scholar is not what he knows, but what he teaches.

Oral tradition

The methods I have outlined are a foundation upon which greater mathematical structures can be built.

Kitāb al-mukhtaṣar fī ḥisāb al-jabr waʾl-muqābala (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing)

Let us continue to explore the vast landscape of mathematics, for its treasures are boundless.

Oral tradition

The elegance of a mathematical proof lies in its simplicity and its undeniable truth.

Oral tradition

My hope is that this work will inspire others to delve deeper into the wonders of calculation.

Kitāb al-mukhtaṣar fī ḥisāb al-jabr waʾl-muqābala (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing)

The universe is governed by mathematical principles, and it is our task to uncover them.

Oral tradition

The decimal system, with its place value, is a powerful tool for computation.

Kitāb al-jamʿ waʾl-tafrīq bi-ḥisāb al-Hind (On the Calculation with Indian Numerals)

Let us not be deterred by complexity, but rather seek to simplify and understand.

Oral tradition

The pursuit of knowledge is a light that illuminates the path forward.

Oral tradition

I have strived to present these ideas in a manner that is both rigorous and accessible.

Kitāb al-mukhtaṣar fī ḥisāb al-jabr waʾl-muqābala (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing)