For the mind depends so much on the temperament and…
““For the mind depends so much on the temperament and disposition of the bodily organs that, if it is possible to find a means of rendering men wiser and cleverer than they have hitherto been, I believe that it is in medicine that it must be sought. It is true that the medicine which is now in vogue contains little of which the utility is remarkable; but, without having any intention of decrying it, I am sure that there is no one, even among those who make its study a profession, who does not confess that all that men know is almost nothing in comparison with what remains to be known; and that we could be free of an infinitude of maladies both of body and mind, and even also possibly of the infirmities of age, if we had sufficient knowledge of their causes, and of all the remedies with which nature has provided us.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Understanding bodily causes can improve mental and physical health, suggesting medicine should seek deeper knowledge.
In simple terms: Better health through deeper medical knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Support research into causes and cures.
Themes
health
knowledge
medicine
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public health policy
- medical research
- personal wellness
Key Concepts
biology
philosophy
science
Questions to Reflect On
- What medical mysteries intrigue you?
- How can society fund deeper health research?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes may be hard to isolate.