Maimonides
Medieval physician and philosopher, author of medical aphorisms, stated 'The physician should not treat the disease but the patient suffering from it.'
Quotes by Maimonides
Generosity is the virtue of the noble.
Illness often teaches more than health.
Seek truth above all.
The wise man knows his limits.
Diet is the first medicine.
God created the world with purpose.
Humility is the foundation of all virtues.
The mind must be free to think.
Prevent disease before it strikes.
Life's meaning is in serving others.
Reason illuminates the path.
Medicine heals the body, Torah the soul.
Patience is a physician's greatest tool.
The pursuit of knowledge is a divine command.
Balance is the key to longevity.
Doubt leads to inquiry, inquiry to truth.
Compassion defines the healer.
The past is fixed, the future open.
Wisdom comes from reflection.
Exercise tempers the body as study does the mind.