A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.

Quote by Hippocrates

Topics: Health Quotes, Illness Quotes

To do nothing is also a good remedy.

To do nothing is also a good remedy.

Extreme remedies are very appropriate for extreme diseases.

Extreme remedies are very appropriate for extreme diseases.

Many admire, few know.

Many admire, few know.

Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.

Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.

It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to...

It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to...

The chief virtue that language can have is clearness, and nothing detracts from it so...

The chief virtue that language can have is clearness, and nothing detracts from it so...

Science is the father of knowledge, but opinion breeds ignorance.

Science is the father of knowledge, but opinion breeds ignorance.

Healing in a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.

Healing in a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.

What medicines do not heal, the lance will; what the lance does not heal, fire...

What medicines do not heal, the lance will; what the lance does not heal, fire...

Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend...

Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend...

There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the later...

There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the later...

I swear... to hold my teacher in this art equal to my own parents; to...

I swear... to hold my teacher in this art equal to my own parents; to...

A physician without a knowledge of Astrology has no right to call himself a physician.

A physician without a knowledge of Astrology has no right to call himself a physician.

Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.

Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.

Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.

The life so short, the craft so long to learn.

The life so short, the craft so long to learn.

Whenever a doctor cannot do good, he must be kept from doing harm.

Whenever a doctor cannot do good, he must be kept from doing harm.

Walking is man's best medicine.

Walking is man's best medicine.

Life is short, the art long.

Life is short, the art long.