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Confidence and hope do more good than physic.
Galen
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Confidence and hope are more beneficial to health than medicine.

This quote suggests that the positive states of mind, specifically confidence and hope, have a greater impact on well-being than traditional medical treatments. It emphasizes the importance of psychological factors in health and recovery, highlighting how a strong mindset can influence physical health.

Themes

ConfidenceHopeHealthWell-BeingMedicine

In practice

Example use cases

During a motivational speech to encourage students before exams.

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