Jabir ibn Hayyan

Chemistry Persian 721 – 815 415 quotes

Father of chemistry, pioneered experimental methods

Quotes by Jabir ibn Hayyan

Without fire, there is no chemistry.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The universe is a vast chemical laboratory.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The wise man learns from his mistakes, the fool repeats them.

Attributed 780

Patience is the key to all success in this art.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The true work of the alchemist is to imitate nature.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The properties of substances are determined by their composition.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The art of distillation is essential for purification.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

Every substance has a spirit, a soul, and a body.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The goal of alchemy is to achieve perfection in all things.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The greatest treasure is knowledge.

Attributed 780

Do not reveal the secrets of this art to the ignorant.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The true alchemist is a servant of God and humanity.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The world is full of wonders for those who have eyes to see.

Attributed 780

The study of chemistry leads to a deeper understanding of the divine.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The most precious thing is time, so use it wisely.

Attributed 780

The art of alchemy is a journey, not a destination.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The true master is always a student.

Attributed 780

The nature of things is revealed through their reactions.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The universe is governed by laws, and we must discover them.

Kitab al-Kimya (Book of Chemistry) 780

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.

Attributed 780