Alhazen
He made groundbreaking contributions to optics, which were crucial for the development of astronomical instruments.
Quotes by Alhazen
Error is the price of progress in science.
Shadows prove the sphericity of the earth.
The mind's eye sees beyond the physical.
Lenses can correct defects in vision.
Patience is the companion of wisdom.
The eclipses are natural phenomena, not omens.
Knowledge is light that dispels ignorance.
Experimentation is the touchstone of truth.
The stars guide the sailor, but reason guides the seeker.
Color arises from the interaction of light and matter.
Humility before nature is the mark of a true scholar.
The parabola focuses light to a point.
Celestial bodies move in perfect circles.
Doubt leads to inquiry, inquiry to truth.
The atmosphere refracts starlight at the horizon.
Wisdom comes from questioning the apparent.
Images are inverted in the eye, yet perceived upright.
The pursuit of knowledge is a sacred duty.
Mathematics is the language of the universe.
On my deathbed, I leave you this: Seek truth relentlessly.