“Men that look no further than their outsides, think health an appurtenance unto life, and quarrel with their constitutions for being sick; but I that have examined the parts of man, and know upon what tender filaments that fabric hangs, do wonder that we are not always so; and considering the thousand doors that lead to death, do thank my God that we can die but once.”
Religio Medici is a unique work that combines medical observations with theological musings. It explores the intersection of faith and the practice of medicine, offering insights into the beliefs and values of its author, Thomas Sydenham, a prominent figure in the history of medicine. more
Thomas Browne, born on October 19, 1605 and died on October 19, 1682, was a renowned English doctor, writer, and philosopher of the 17th century. He is known for his profound philosophical thoughts and deep insights into the human existence. more
“Illness is the most heeded of doctors: to goodness and wisdom we only make promises; pain we obey.”
“In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness of health is impossible.”
“If man thinks about his physical or moral state he usually discovers that he is ill.”