Al-Khwarizmi
Father of algebra
Sayings by Al-Khwarizmi
What is easiest is best in calculation.
Numbers are the roots of all calculations.
The science of algebra is a noble one, necessary for men.
The Hindus have a method of calculation which they call 'the nine figures'.
The rule for solving equations is to balance them.
The art of calculation is indispensable in commerce and daily life.
The square of the unknown is equal to the number.
The root is the side of the square.
The method of calculation must be clear and simple.
The unknown must be isolated to find its value.
Unfortunately, there are no documented controversial, provocative, offensive, politically incorrect, or divisive quotes from Al-Khwarizmi. His surviving works are primarily mathematical and astronomical treatises, which do not typically contain such content. Historical records do not suggest he engaged in public discourse or made statements that would be considered controversial by modern standards.
What is easiest and most useful in arithmetic, such as men frequently require in cases of inheritance, legacies, partition, lawsuits, and trade.
When I considered what people generally want in calculating, I found that it always is a number.