Al-Biruni Quotes on Knowledge
Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was a Persian polymath of the Islamic Golden Age, often counted among the greatest scientific minds in the history of the medieval world. This page collects quotes attributed to Al-Biruni on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Al-Biruni:
“We must distinguish between what we have seen and what we have heard.”
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Attributed to Al-Biruni:
“The Hindus differ from us in everything; we are dependent upon them, and they are independent of us.”
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Attributed to Al-Biruni:
“All theories about the world should be tested against observation.”
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Attributed to Al-Biruni:
“Geography is the science of the earth as the home of mankind.”
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Attributed to Al-Biruni:
“The variety of religions is itself an object of philosophical study.”