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Art Quote by Hippocrates

“I swear... to hold my teacher in this art equal to my own parents; to make him partner in my livelihood; when he is in need of money to share mine with him; to consider his family as my own brothers and to teach them this art, if they want to learn it, without fee or indenture.” quote by Hippocrates
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“I swear... to hold my teacher in this art equal to my own parents; to make him partner in my livelihood; when he is in need of money to share mine with him; to consider his family as my own brothers and to teach them this art, if they want to learn it, without fee or indenture.”

Hippocrates

About This Quote

Source Medical Ethics Treatise, c. 400 BC

A teacher of a craft should be treated like family, sharing resources and teaching freely without exploitation.

In simple terms: Treat teachers as family and share resources freely.

Key Takeaway

Support and share with mentors generously.

Themes

ethics mentor generosity community

Mood

thoughtful compassionate

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • apprenticeship
  • professional training
  • financial hardship
  • community building

Key Concepts

reciprocity social duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor mentors when resources are scarce?
  • What are modern ways to support teachers?
A Different Perspective

Resources may be limited, making equal sharing challenging.

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