Saying Good-bye to the God of Disease (1) Mauve waters and…
“Saying Good-bye to the God of Disease (1) Mauve waters and green mountains are nothing when the great ancient doctor Hua To could not defeat a tiny worm. A thousand villages collapsed, were choked with weeds, men were lost arrows. Ghosts sang in the doorway of a few desolate houses. Yet now in a day we leap around the earth or explore a thousand Milky Ways. And if the cowherd who lives on a star asks about the god of plagues, tell him, happy or sad, the god is gone, washed away in the waters. July 1, 1958”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even the greatest healers cannot control all disease; humanity advances beyond ancient plagues through collective effort.
In simple terms: Disease can be overcome together.
Key Takeaway
Focus on collective health progress.
Themes
health
history
humanity
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- public health policy
- medical research
- community resilience
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Epidemiology
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does community play in disease control?
- How can we honor past struggles while advancing medicine?
A Different Perspective
May understate individual responsibility.