Abu Rayhan al-Biruni Professions : Scholar Born : September 5, 973 Died : December 13, 1048 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Abu Rayhan al-Biruni Once a sage asked why scholars always flock to the doors of the rich, whilst the rich are not inclined to call at the doors of scholars. ‘The scholars‘ he answered , ‘are well aware of the use of money, but the rich are ignorant of the nobility of science.’ Abu Rayhan al-Biruni ignorant use doors For it is the same whether you take it that the Earth is in motion or the Sky. For, in both the cases, it does not affect the Astronomical Science. It is just for the Physicist to see if it is possible to refute it. Abu Rayhan al-Biruni doe sky science Similar Authors Abdullah Yusuf Ali scholar Diana L. Eck scholar David W. Johnson scholar Darrell Bock scholar Ibn Majah scholar Hamza Yusuf scholar All Authors
