A wise man should consider that health is the greatest 
of human blessings, and learn how by his own 
thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.

“The life so short, the craft so long to learn.”

“Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment…”

“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a mater of opportunity.”

“As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no har…”