Body Quote by Plato
“Is it not also true that no physician, in so far as he is a physician, considers or enjoins what is for the physician's interest, but that all seek the good of their patients? For we have agreed that a physician strictly so called, is a ruler of bodies, and not a maker of money, have we not?”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book III, Plato, c. 380 BC
Physicians should prioritize patients' welfare over personal profit, acting as caretakers, not money-makers.
In simple terms: Doctors must put patients first, not money.
Key Takeaway
Put patients' health before profit.
Themes
ethics
professionalism
care
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- hospital practice
- private clinic
- public health policy
- medical education
Key Concepts
medical ethics
deontological duty
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance patient care with financial realities?
- What structures support ethical practice?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with financial pressures and systemic incentives.
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