Almost every famous person at least once in their life said something that was remembered by the society, and considered meaningful, important or just funny. Those quotations can be mentioned in various situations. Often they are used in speeches or in a humorous way. In order to find some of them grub around.
Hippocrates
Date: April 7, 2006
Idleness and lack of occupation tend - nay are dragged - towards evil.
There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.
There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.
Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.
Things that are holy are revealed only to men who are holy.
To do nothing is sometimes a good remedy.
As to diseases make a habit of two things - to help, or at least, to do no harm.
Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.
To really know is science; to merely believe you know is ignorance.
Many admire, few know.
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.