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Habit Quote by Hippocrates

“Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.” quote by Hippocrates
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“Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.”

Hippocrates

About This Quote

Source Treatise: Aphorisms of Hippocrates, c. 400 BC

Ethical practice demands either helping others or, at minimum, avoiding harm in all actions

In simple terms: Do good or do no harm

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness or at least non‑maleficence

Themes

ethics medicine philosophy

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • clinical practice
  • daily interactions
  • community service

Key Concepts

Beneficence non‑maleficence moral duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide when to intervene?
  • What does “do no harm” mean in modern contexts?
A Different Perspective

Balancing help and non‑harm can be ambiguous in complex situations

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