Basilius Valentinus Redivivus or the Resurrected Basilius Valentinus or the Shining Star of Alchemy

cannot exist without the other, which is to be well kept in mind.

3. It appears at times as if the Philosophi philosophers are entirely contrary to one another, indeed contradicting themselves in one thing or another. But when one examines it precisely and according to physical and alchemical principles, they are in the main work (in which the whole nerve or essence resides) entirely in agreement. In side-matters, they deviate at times, and this because of the unworthy.

Thus, kindly and knowledge-thirsty reader, accept the present little work with a faithful and sincere mind, and apply it to your benefit and that of your neighbor, and to the honor of the Most High. Be mindful of me in all sincerity, and consider the dictum saying of the experienced Johann Becher that he puts forth regarding alchemy:

The most noble art of alchemy keeps man healthy and guards against diseases; it helps the sick