Rhazes (Al-Razi)
Pioneer in smallpox and measles distinction, advocated clinical trials, with the quote 'Medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business.'
Quotes by Rhazes (Al-Razi)
Wisdom in medicine is knowing when not to act.
The philosopher-physician sees beyond the symptoms.
Cleanliness prevents more diseases than any drug.
Life's meaning lies in seeking knowledge and health.
Critics of Galen abound, but few understand why.
Balance the four humors, and the body thrives.
A joke in the sickroom lightens the burden of illness.
The end of life teaches us the value of every breath.
Experimentation is the heart of medical progress.
Foolish treatments harm more than the disease itself.
Nature provides the cure; the physician guides it.
In philosophy, as in medicine, doubt leads to discovery.
Observe the patient's habits to understand his ills.
The soul suffers when the body is neglected.
Surgery demands a steady hand and a clear mind.
Happiness is the best preventive medicine.
Galen's legacy is a foundation, not a prison.
Diet is the first medicine for all diseases.
The witty physician wins the patient's trust.
As I near the end, I see medicine's limits clearly.