The same is the case with those opinions of man to which he has been accustomed from his youth; he likes them, defends them, and shuns the opposite views.

Astrology is not an art, it is a disease.

It is well known among physicians that the best of the nourishing foods is the one that the Moslem religion forbids, i.e., Wine. It contains much good and light nourishment. It is rapidly digested and helps to digest other foods.

Know that for the human mind there are certain objects of perception which are within the scope of its nature and capacity; on the other hand, there are, amongst things which actually exist, certain objects which the mind can in no way and by no means grasp: the gates of perception are closed against it.

It is better and more satisfactory to acquit a thousand guilty persons than to put a single innocent one to death.

Giving is most blessed and most acceptable when the donor remains completely anonymous.

The physician should not treat the disease but the patient who is suffering from it