Ambroise Paré

The surgeon must be a man of patience, for he must often wait for nature to do its work.

The surgeon must be a man of perseverance, for he must never give up, even when faced with difficulties.

The surgeon must be a man of discretion, for he must keep the secrets of his patients.

The surgeon must be a man of integrity, for he must always act with honesty and honor.

The surgeon must be a man of humility, for he must always acknowledge his limitations.

The surgeon must be a man of wisdom, for he must know how to apply his knowledge with discernment.

The surgeon must be a man of prudence, for he must always act with caution and foresight.

The surgeon must be a man of justice, for he must always treat his patients fairly and equally.

The surgeon must be a man of temperance, for he must always act with moderation and self-control.

The surgeon must be a man of fortitude, for he must always face adversity with courage and resilience.

Je le pansay, Dieu le guarit.

Knowledge is the treasure of the mind, but practice is the key to its door.

The surgeon's hand must be guided by reason, not by haste.

Wounds heal not by the knife alone, but by nature's gentle hand.

I have seen death claim the strong and spare the weak; fate is no respecter of valor.

Boiling oil burns the flesh; a soothing balm restores it.

In the art of healing, patience is the greatest medicine.

The body is a machine, fragile yet resilient, demanding care from its keeper.

War wounds the soul as deeply as the flesh.

True skill lies in knowing when not to cut.