Hippocrates Quotes

Hippocrates of Kos, also known as Hippocrates II, was a Greek physician of the Age of Pericles, who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine.

Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.

Topic(s): Should , Hunger , Medicine

The physician treats, but nature heals.

Topic(s): Nature , Treats , Heal

The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it.

Topic(s): People , Needs , Teaching

The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings. Let food be your medicine.

Topic(s): Men , Humans , Wise

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

Topic(s): Helping , Two , Habit

If someone wishes for good health, one must first ask oneself if he is ready to do away with the reasons for his illness. Only then is it possible to help him.

Topic(s): Ifs , Firsts , Helping

Just as food causes chronic disease, it can be the most powerful cure.

Topic(s): Causes , Powerful , Disease

The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage every day.

Topic(s): Way , Baths , Massage

Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experiment uncertain, and judgment difficult.

Topic(s): Long , Inspirational , Art

Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.

Topic(s): Natural , Force , Disease

He who wishes to be a surgeon should go to war.

Topic(s): Should , War , Wish

If you are not your own doctor, you are a fool.

Topic(s): Ifs , Fool , Doctors

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Hippocrates Quotes