Imhotep
Considered the first architect, engineer, and physician in history known by name, he designed the Step Pyramid at Saqqara.
Quotes by Imhotep
I have heard the words of Imhotep and Hardedef, whose utterances are recited as proverbs. What are their places now? Their walls are dismantled, their places are no more, as though they had never been.
The physician treats, but nature heals.
May you be well, may you be strong, may you be healthy.
The art of medicine is to amuse the patient while nature cures the disease.
He who knows how to build, knows how to live.
The foundation of all things is order.
To build for eternity, one must think beyond the present.
The strength of a structure lies in its weakest point.
Observe, learn, and then create.
The greatest monument is not built with stone, but with knowledge.
Let your work speak for itself.
Innovation is the mother of progress.
The body is a temple, and the mind its architect.
Seek knowledge, for it is the true wealth.
The wise man builds on solid ground.
Every great structure begins with a single stone.
The past informs the present, and the present shapes the future.
Harmony in design reflects harmony in life.
The greatest challenge is to build something that will stand the test of time.
Understanding the human body is understanding the universe.