All parts of the body which have a function, if used in moderation and exercised in labors in which each is accustomed, become thereby healthy, well developed and age more slowly, but if unused they become liable to disease, defective in growth and age quickly.
Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.
A physician who is a lover of wisdom is the equal to a god.
Primum non nocerum. (First do no harm)
Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.
I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous.