Hippocrates

"A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses. "

"As to diseases, make a habit of two things - to help, or at least, to do no harm. "

"Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a mater of opportunity. "

"Idleness and lack of occupation tend - nay are dragged - towards evil. "

"Many admire, few know. "

"Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand. "

"There are in fact two things, science and opinion the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance. "

"Things that are holy are revealed only to men who are holy. "

"Walking is man's best medicine. "