Galen

Medicine Roman-Greek 129 – 216 318 quotes

Most influential physician for 1500 years

Quotes by Galen

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.

On My Own Books

The physician must be able to adapt to the individual needs of each patient.

On Prognosis

I have always believed that observation is the foundation of all medical knowledge.

On Medical Experience

The human body is a marvel of design.

On the Usefulness of the Parts of the Body

To be a physician is to be a servant of humanity.

On the Art of Medicine

I have often found that laughter is the best medicine.

On the Passions of the Soul

The physician should strive for perfection, even if it is unattainable.

On the Method of Medicine

Ignorance is the mother of all evils.

On the Usefulness of the Parts of the Body

To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always.

Attributed, often quoted in medical contexts

Health is a state of equilibrium.

On the Natural Faculties

The art of medicine is to prevent disease, as well as to cure it.

Hygiene

Experience is the best teacher.

Method of Medicine

Observation is the foundation of all medical knowledge.

On Anatomical Procedures

The brain is the seat of the soul and the mind.

On the Doctrines of Hippocrates and Plato

The liver is the source of blood.

On the Natural Faculties

The stomach is the master of the body.

On the Natural Faculties

Diet is the cornerstone of health.

Hygiene

Exercise is essential for a healthy body.

Hygiene

Sleep is the balm of hurt minds.

Attributed, often quoted in medical contexts

The humors are the foundation of health and disease.

On the Natural Faculties