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

Let the unknown be denoted by x, and seek its value through balance.

Al-Jabr 820

The Hindu zero transforms arithmetic into poetry.

On the Calculation with Hindu Numerals 825

In life's ledger, calculations must be accurate to avoid regret.

Letter excerpt 840

Trigonometry unlocks the angles of the heavens.

Zij al-Sindhind 830

Mathematics is the handmaiden of philosophy, revealing eternal truths.

Al-Jabr 820

To solve for the roots is to unearth the foundations of knowledge.

Personal observation 825

The calendar's cycles are governed by mathematical precision.

Astronomical tables 830

Algebraic methods extend to the measurement of land and legacy.

Al-Jabr 820

In the silence of numbers, profound insights are born.

Reflective note 840

The art of Hindu reckoning simplifies the burdens of trade.

On the Calculation with Hindu Numerals 825

Equations of the second degree mirror the complexities of existence.

Al-Jabr 820

Celestial mechanics demands the rigor of algebraic proof.

Zij al-Sindhind 830

Knowledge multiplies when shared, like interest in compound calculation.

Correspondence excerpt 825

The balance in algebra teaches fairness in judgment.

Al-Jabr 820

Zero's elegance lies in its ability to hold place without value.

On the Calculation with Hindu Numerals 825

In pursuing truth, one must verify each step of the computation.

Astronomical method 830

Mathematics bridges the gap between the earthly and the divine.

Personal reflection 840

The quadratic formula is a universal key to locked mysteries.

Al-Jabr 820

Life's problems, like equations, require systematic resolution.

Late manuscript note 845

The stars align through the power of precise calculation.

Zij al-Sindhind 830