Although Alchemy has now fallen into contempt, and is even considered a thing of the past, the physicain should not be influenced by such judgements.
Quote by Paracelsus about science, contempt, past, things
Quotes by Paracelsus
34 quotes by Paracelsus
Paracelsus, Swiss scientist
Was born on 11 nov 1493. Died on 24 sep 1541, at 47 years old.
Dreams are not without meaning wherever thay may come from-from fantasy, from the elements, or from other inspiration.
Quote by Paracelsus about dream, inspiration
Dreams must be heeded and accepted, for a great many of them come true.
Quote by Paracelsus about dream
From time immemorial artistic insights have been revealed to artists in their sleep and in dreams, so that at all times they ardently desired them.
Quote by Paracelsus about time, artists, sleep, dream
God is the master who measures the disease and the stars. He has orderd everything according to His wisdom, who can fathom it.
Quote by Paracelsus about god, stars, wisdom
Here then lies the supreme good, it is more than that which takes the disease away from the body and preserves the body.
Quote by Paracelsus about body, good, good luck
Many have said of Alchemy, that it is for the making of gold and silver. For me such is not the aim, but to consider only what virtue and power may lie in medicines.
Quote by Paracelsus about science, lie, virtue, power
Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art. It does not consist of compounding pills and plasters; it deals with the very processes of life, which must be understood before they may be guided.
Quote by Paracelsus about medicine, science, art, magic, life
Medicine rests upon four pillars philosophy, astronomy, alchemy, and ethics.
Quote by Paracelsus about medicine, philosophy
Nature also forges man, now a gold man, now a silver man, now a fig man, now a bean man.
Quote by Paracelsus about nature, man
Often the remedy is deemed the highest good because it helps so many.
Quote by Paracelsus about good, good luck
Once a disease has entered the body, all parts which are healthy must fight it: not one alone, but all. Because a disease might mean their common death. Nature knows this, and Nature attacks the disease with whatever help she can muster.
Quote by Paracelsus about nature, common sense, fight, help, body, death
Poison is in everything, and no thing is without poison. The dosage makes it either a poison or a remedy.
Quote by Paracelsus about opinion, things
