Man is a microcosm, or a little world, because he is an extract from all the stars and planets of the whole firmament, from the earth and the elements; and so he is their quintessence. Paracelsus earthelementextract Change image and share on social
The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind. Paracelsus arthealmind Change image and share on social
Dreams must be heeded and accepted. For a great many of them come true. Paracelsus acceptdreamgreat Change image and share on social
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. Paracelsus breathflowlife Change image and share on social
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. Paracelsus alchemyconsidercontempt Change image and share on social
What sense would it make or what would it benfit a physician if he discovered the origin of the diseases but could not cure or alleviate them? Paracelsus alleviatebenfitcure Change image and share on social
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. Paracelsus aimalchemygold Change image and share on social
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. Paracelsus attackbodycommon share on social
What the eyes perceive in herbs or stones or trees is not yet a remedy; the eyes see only the dross. Paracelsus drosseyeherb Change image and share on social
For one country is different from another; its earth is different, as are its stones, wines, bread, meat, and everything that grows and thrives in a specific region. Paracelsus breadcountryearth Change image and share on social
