Art Quote by Herbert M. Shelton
“So long as the processes of healing were not understood and man thought that the power to heal resided in substances and things outside of him, he logically sought for extrinsic means of healing, and a healing art was a logical development. The system of medicine, as we know it today, was a logical development out of the fallacy that healing power resides in extrinsic sources.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Natural Cure, 1935
The author argues that before modern medicine, people believed healing came from external sources, leading to a system that still relies on extrinsic treatments rather than internal self‑healing.
In simple terms: Healing was once thought to be outside us, so medicine focused on external cures.
Key Takeaway
Seek health through internal balance, not just external drugs.
Themes
medicine
healing
philosophy
history
self‑reliance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
informative
When to use this quote
- personal wellness
- alternative medicine
- health education
- policy reform
Key Concepts
extrinsic vs intrinsic healing
medical paradigm
holistic health
Questions to Reflect On
- Can internal and external healing coexist?
- What evidence supports self‑healing?
A Different Perspective
Modern medicine does save lives, showing external treatments can be effective.
