Jabir ibn Hayyan
Father of chemistry, pioneered experimental methods
Quotes by Jabir ibn Hayyan
The true experiment never ends.
Chemistry is the science of the balance.
The most important thing in chemistry is to know the weights and measures.
The purpose of chemistry is to transform base metals into noble ones.
Nature is a balance, and in it all things are weighed.
The art of alchemy is a secret, and it is not to be revealed to the ignorant.
He who knows the balance knows all things.
The true alchemist is one who understands the properties of substances and their interactions.
All things are composed of four elements: fire, air, water, and earth.
The philosopher's stone is not a stone, but a spirit.
The wise man does not reveal his secrets to the foolish.
Experimentation is the foundation of all knowledge.
The balance is the key to understanding the universe.
Without practice, there is no perfection.
The alchemist must be patient and persistent.
The secret of the art lies in the knowledge of the weights.
The true alchemist seeks not gold, but knowledge.
Nature is the teacher of all things.
The balance is the instrument of truth.
He who understands the balance understands the creation.