Disease Quote by Hippocrates
““In whatever disease sleep is laborious, it is a deadly symptom; but if sleep does good, it is not deadly.””
About This Quote
Source Medical Treatise: De Medicina, ancient Greek text
Sleep can be harmful if it worsens disease, but beneficial when restorative.
In simple terms: Sleep may be harmful or helpful depending on health.
Assess sleep’s impact on health conditions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical diagnosis
- patient care
- wellness programs
- research studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is sleep detrimental to illness?
- How can you improve sleep quality?
Complex conditions may not fit this binary view.