Art Quote by Hippocrates
“There are some arts which to those that possess them are painful, but to those that use them are helpful, a common good to laymen, but to those that practise them grievous. Of such arts there is one which the Greeks call medicine. For the medical man sees terrible sights, touches unpleasant things, and the misfortunes of others bring a harvest of sorrows that are peculiarly his; but the sick by means of the art rid themselves of the worst of evils, disease, suffering, pain and death.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Hippocratic Corpus, ancient Greece
Medicine involves confronting suffering and unpleasant realities, yet it provides relief and healing to others, making the practitioner’s burden worthwhile.
In simple terms: Healing is painful for the doctor but helpful for patients.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the hardship to alleviate others’ suffering.
Themes
medicine
compassion
sacrifice
healing
Mood
reflective
empathetic
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- emergency care
- palliative care
- public health
- medical training
Key Concepts
ethics
humanism
pain management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal distress with professional duty?
- What support systems help sustain caregivers?
A Different Perspective
The emotional toll can lead to burnout without adequate support.
