The art is long, life is short
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Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.
Interpretation
What this quote means
To cultivate a mindset of helping others or, at the very least, to avoid causing harm is essential.
This quote emphasizes the importance of adopting a moral framework centered on assisting others in their lives or ensuring that one does not contribute to their suffering. Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, advocates for a compassionate approach, suggesting that one's actions should stem from a commitment to kindness and a conscious effort to avoid causing harm to others.
Themes
HabitHelpHarmKindnessCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service, one might quote Hippocrates to inspire compassion.
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