Solomon ibn Gabirol Quotes
Solomon ibn Gabirol was an Andalusian Jewish philosopher and Hebrew poet. His philosophical treatise, the Fountain of Life, written in Arabic, developed an emanationist Neoplatonic metaphysics in which all things below God are composed of universal matter and universal form. The quotes below are attributed to Solomon ibn Gabirol, organized by topic.
Solomon ibn Gabirol on God
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Attributed to Solomon ibn Gabirol:
“All things participate in being from the One.”
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Attributed to Solomon ibn Gabirol:
“Universal matter and universal form proceed from God.”
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Attributed to Solomon ibn Gabirol:
“The soul is a candle lit by the breath of God.”
Solomon ibn Gabirol on Knowledge
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Attributed to Solomon ibn Gabirol:
“Wisdom is the source of right action.”
Solomon ibn Gabirol on Virtue
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Attributed to Solomon ibn Gabirol:
“The wise man rules himself before he can rule others.”