A mortal lives not through that breath that flows in and that flows out. The source of his life is another and this causes the breath to flow.

The interpretation of dreams is a great art.

Know that the philosopher has power over the stars, and not the stars over him.

Then God sends us such a messenger who appears to us in spirit, warns us, consoles us, teaches us, and brings us His good tidings.

Dreams are not without meaning wherever they may come from — from fantasy, from the elements, or from another inspiration.

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.

The human body is vapor materialized by sunshine mixed with the life of the stars.