Jabir ibn Hayyan
Father of chemistry, pioneered experimental methods
Quotes by Jabir ibn Hayyan
The first essential in chemistry is that you should perform practical work and conduct experiments, for he who performs not practical work nor makes experiments will never attain to the least degree of mastery.
The most important thing in this science is to know the properties of things, for without this knowledge, one cannot achieve anything.
He who knows not the properties of things, how can he know their nature?
The art of alchemy is not to be learned from books alone, but from diligent labor and experiment.
The true alchemist is he who can transform base metals into noble ones, not by magic, but by science.
The purpose of chemistry is to benefit mankind, not to deceive or mislead.
Knowledge without practice is useless, and practice without knowledge is dangerous.
The balance is the instrument of justice in chemistry.
Measure everything by weight, for in weight lies the secret.
The greatest secret is to know how to combine things in their proper proportions.
Nature works by measure, and so must we.
The whole of chemistry is based on the principle of combination and separation.
Do not be deceived by appearances, for the truth often lies hidden.
The philosopher's stone is not a magical object, but a profound understanding of nature.
Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.
The path to truth is through experiment and observation.
He who does not experiment, does not know.
The secrets of nature are revealed to those who diligently seek them.
Alchemy is the art of transforming the imperfect into the perfect.
The true alchemist is a physician for metals.