medical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC)

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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.
There are in fact two things, science and opinion the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.
As to diseases, make a habit of two things - to help, or at least, to do no harm.
To do nothing is sometimes a good remedy.
Things that are holy are revealed only to men who are holy.
Walking is man's best medicine.
Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a mater of opportunity.
Idleness and lack of occupation tend - nay are dragged - towards evil.
Many admire, few know.
To really know is science; to merely believe you know is ignorance.
It is most necessary to know the nature of the spine. One or more vertebrae may or may not go out of place very much and if they do, they are likely to produce serious complications and even death, if not properly adjusted. Many diseases are related to the spine.
it would not be a good impression that even the heads can be lax because of Company’s leniency
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.
Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.

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