Hippocrates — "Before you heal someone, ask him if he's willing to give up the things that make…"
Before you heal someone, ask him if he's willing to give up the things that make him sick.
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Highlights patient responsibility and the role of lifestyle in healing.
Date: c. 5th Century BCE
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