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“Those things which are sacred, are to be imparted only to sacred persons; and it is not lawful to import them to the profane until they have been initiated in the mysteries of the science.” quote by Hippocrates
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“Those things which are sacred, are to be imparted only to sacred persons; and it is not lawful to import them to the profane until they have been initiated in the mysteries of the science.”

Hippocrates

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Source Treatise: Ancient medical ethics, c. 400 BCE

Sacred knowledge should be shared only with initiated, qualified individuals.

In simple terms: Only trained people get secret knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Respect expertise and initiation.

Themes

ethics knowledge exclusivity

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • medical training
  • religious rites
  • academic mentorship

Key Concepts

initiation professional confidentiality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should sacred knowledge be more open?
  • Who decides who is “sacred”?
A Different Perspective

Limits access may hinder broader progress.

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