The art is long, life is short
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Declare the past, diagnose the present, foretell the future; practice these acts. _x000D_ As to diseases, make a habit of two things--to help, or at least to do no harm.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of understanding the past and present to predict and improve the future, particularly in the context of healing.
Hippocrates' quote highlights the essential practices of reflection, diagnosis, and foresight in any field, especially in medicine. He advocates for a balanced approach to dealing with diseases by either actively helping those in need or ensuring that one's actions do not cause harm, underscoring the ethical responsibility of caregivers.
Themes
PastPresentFutureHealthMedicineResponsibilityEthics
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a medical conference to stress the importance of ethical practices.
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