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Hippocrates
Hippocrates of Kos (c. 460–370 BCE) was an ancient Greek physician often called the "Father of Medicine" and associated with the Hippocratic Corpus and the Hippocratic Oath. The proverb "To do nothing is sometimes a good remedy" expresses a principle of therapeutic restraint and careful clinical observation.
Quotes: 2
Quotes by Hippocrates
Why Walking Remains Humanity’s Simplest Medicine
Hippocrates’ remark, often dated to the classical Greek medical tradition of the 5th century BC, turns an ordinary act into a profound remedy. At first glance, walking seems too simple to deserve the title of “best medic...
Created on: 6/23/2026
The Subtle Wisdom of Doing Nothing as Remedy
Hippocrates, often called the father of medicine, highlights the therapeutic value of restraint in his succinct observation. In an age when medical intervention was limited and often risky, Hippocrates recognized that th...
Created on: 5/24/2025