Hippocrates

"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude."

"To live long, one must believe in the goodness of life."

"The body's natural state is one of perfect health."

"Understanding comes not from words alone, but from experience."

"Practice and habit strengthen the body and the mind."

"Truth in medicine must be rooted in observation."

"Every element of nature has a purpose in the healing process."

"Patience is the companion of wisdom."

"The physician who heals himself has a fool for a patient."

"Idleness and lack of occupation tend inevitably to mental deterioration."

"That which is used develops, that which is not used wastes away."

"The body has a strength and power to combat disease that we must respect."

"Know thyself, and thou shalt know the universe."

"Healing requires both knowledge and compassion."

"A wise man should have a profound knowledge of human nature."

"The mind and body are not separate entities but interconnected aspects of being."

"Cleanliness is the foundation of health and beauty."

"The art of healing comes from nature and not from the physician."

"To do nothing is sometimes to do much."

"Emotions are the driving force of human motivation."

"The essence of medicine is compassion."

"Success in healing comes from understanding the individual."

"Crisis is both a danger and an opportunity for change."

"True education teaches one how to think, not what to think."

"The body requires movement to maintain its balance and health."

"A keen observation is the cornerstone of medical practice."

"Rest when you're weary, and refresh yourself with wholesome food."

"The environment profoundly influences the health of the body."

"In nature there are no rewards or punishments, only consequences."

"The physician's most important function is to teach prevention."