205 Quotes by Hippocrates

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.

The human soul develops up to the time of death.

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food

Some patients, though conscious that their condition is perilous, recover their health simply through their contentment with the goodness of the physician.

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

Rest as soon as there is pain.

He who does not understand astrology is not a doctor but a fool.

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

Primum non nocerum. (First do no harm)