Hippocrates of Kos, also known as Hippocrates II, Born: 460 BC, Died: 370 BC, was a Greek physician of the Age of Pericles, and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine.
“That which is used - develops. That which is not used wastes away.” Hippocrates
“That which is used - develops. That which is not used wastes away.”
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.” Hippocrates
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.”
“The life so short, the craft so long to learn.” Hippocrates
“The life so short, the craft so long to learn.”
“Primum non nocerum. (First do no harm)” Hippocrates
“Primum non nocerum. (First do no harm)”
“Walking is man's best medicine. ” Hippocrates
“Walking is man's best medicine. ”
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
“As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.” Hippocrates
“As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.”
“Declare the past, diagnose the present, foretell the future.” Hippocrates
“Declare the past, diagnose the present, foretell the future.”
“There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.” Hippocrates
“There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.”
“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity. Hippocrates
“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.
“Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment difficult.” Hippocrates
“Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment difficult.”
“It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.” Hippocrates
“It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.”