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Hippocrates was born on the Greek island of Kos around 460 BC.
* He is considered the father of modern medicine.
* He is credited with developing the Hippocratic Oath, which is still used by doctors today.
* He also developed the theory of humors, which is the idea that the body is made up of four fluids: blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile.
* Hippocrates believed that disease was caused by an imbalance of these fluids.
* He was a pioneer in the use of observation and reasoning to diagnose and treat patients.
* He also wrote extensively on medical topics, and his works are still studied today.
* Hippocrates died around 370 BC.
* He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of medicine.

As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.

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There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.

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