Life is short, the art long.

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

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

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.

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.

Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.

Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.

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

Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.

Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.

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.

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

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...

A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn...

A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn...

Keep a watch also on the faults of the patients, which often make them lie...

Keep a watch also on the faults of the patients, which often make them lie...

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.

Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.

Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.

Extreme remedies are very appropriate for extreme diseases.

Extreme remedies are very appropriate for extreme diseases.

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...

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...

To do nothing is also a good remedy.

To do nothing is also a good remedy.

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...