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Hippocrates

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Hippocrates of Kos, also known as Hippocrates II, named after his grandfather Hippocrates I was a Greek physician and philosopher of the classical period who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is traditionally referred to as the "Father of Medicine" in recognition of his lasting contributions to the field, such as the use of prognosis and clinical observation, the systematic categorization of diseases, and the formulation of humoral theory. His studies set out the basic ideas of modern-day specialties, including surgery, urology, neurology, acute medicine and orthopedics, and advanced the systematic study of clinical medicine.

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“ἀσκεῖν περὶ τὰ νοσήματα δύο, ὠφελεῖν ἢ μὴ βλάπτειν”
— As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.
“Conclusions which are merely verbal cannot bear fruit, only those do which are based on demonstrated fact. For affirmation and talk are deceptive and treacherous. Wherefore one must hold fast to facts in generalizations also, and occupy oneself with facts persistently, if one is to acquire that ready and infallible habit which we call "the art of medicine."”
— Precepts, Ch. 2, as translated by W. H. S. Jones (1923).
“To do nothing is sometimes a good remedy.”
— As quoted in A New Dictionary of Quotations on Historical Principles from Ancient and Modern Sources (1942) by H. L. Mencken
“Sleep and watchfulness, both of them, when immoderate, constitute disease.”
— 7:72.
“It is time which imparts strength to all things and brings them to maturity.”
— 3.
“Those things which are sacred, are to be imparted only to sacred persons; and it is not lawful to impart them to the profane until they have been initiated in the mysteries of the science.”
— 5.

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Hippocrates: Athenian general (c. 459 – 424 BC) · lunar crater · group of same-named physicians · father of Peisistratos

Notable quotes

“ἀσκεῖν περὶ τὰ νοσήματα δύο, ὠφελεῖν ἢ μὴ βλάπτειν”
— As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.
“Conclusions which are merely verbal cannot bear fruit, only those do which are based on demonstrated fact. For affirmation and talk are deceptive and treacherous. Wherefore one must hold fast to facts in generalizations also, and occupy oneself with facts persistently, if one is to acquire that ready and infallible habit which we call "the art of medicine."”
— Precepts, Ch. 2, as translated by W. H. S. Jones (1923).
“To do nothing is sometimes a good remedy.”
— As quoted in A New Dictionary of Quotations on Historical Principles from Ancient and Modern Sources (1942) by H. L. Mencken
“Sleep and watchfulness, both of them, when immoderate, constitute disease.”
— 7:72.
“It is time which imparts strength to all things and brings them to maturity.”
— 3.
“Those things which are sacred, are to be imparted only to sacred persons; and it is not lawful to impart them to the profane until they have been initiated in the mysteries of the science.”
— 5.

Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.

Overview

Hippocrates of Kos, also known as Hippocrates II, named after his grandfather Hippocrates I was a Greek physician and philosopher of the classical period who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is traditionally referred to as the "Father of Medicine" in recognition of his lasting contributions to the field, such as the use of prognosis and clinical observation, the systematic categorization of diseases, and the formulation of humoral theory. His studies set out the basic ideas of modern-day specialties, including surgery, urology, neurology, acute medicine and orthopedics, and advanced the systematic study of clinical medicine.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).