Where prayer, amulets and incantations work it is only a manifestation of the patient's belief.

The function of protecting and developing health must rank even above that of restoring it when it is impaired.

All excesses are inimical to Nature. It is safer to proceed a little at a time, especially when changing from one regimen to another.

We must turn to nature itself, to the observations of the body in health and in disease to learn the truth.

It is better to be full of drink than full of food.

Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.

Whoever is to acquire a competent knowledge of medicine, ought to be possessed of the following advantages: a natural disposition; instructionl a favorable place for the study; early tuition, love of labor; leisure.