Experiments Quote by Marianne Moore
“A symbol from the first, of mastery, experiments such as Hippocrates made and substituted for vague speculation stayed the ravages of plague.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Plague, 1930, null
Early scientific methods, like Hippocrates', replaced vague speculation, combating disease more effectively.
In simple terms: Science replaced guesswork.
Key Takeaway
Value evidence‑based approaches.
Themes
science
history
medicine
Mood
educational
reflective
Type
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- public health
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
empiricism
medical progress
Questions to Reflect On
- How does evidence change public health?
- What modern practices still rely on speculation?
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