Jabir ibn Hayyan
Father of chemistry, pioneered experimental methods
Quotes by Jabir ibn Hayyan
The balance is the measure of justice.
The art of chemistry is a sacred trust.
The true alchemist seeks to serve humanity.
The balance is the principle of order in the universe.
The knowledge of chemistry is a source of power.
The alchemist must be wise and discerning.
The balance is the law of creation.
The art of chemistry is a journey into the unknown.
The first essential is that you should conduct experiments. For knowledge is only acquired through experiment.
He who does not experiment will never attain the least degree of mastery.
The purpose of chemistry is to prepare substances useful to man.
Gold is the most perfect of all metals, and it is the aim of the alchemist to transform other metals into gold.
The balance is the instrument of justice in the hands of the wise.
Know that the most important thing in this art is the knowledge of the weights.
The true alchemist is one who seeks to purify the soul as well as matter.
Everything has a secret, and the secret of the world is in the elements.
Do not be deceived by appearances, for the truth is often hidden beneath the surface.
Patience is the key to success in all endeavors, especially in this noble art.
The philosopher's stone is not merely a substance, but a state of being.
Without theory, practice is blind; without practice, theory is sterile.