Quote by Hippocrates

What medicines do not heal, the lance will; what the lance does not heal, fire will.

What medicines do not heal, the lance will; what the lance d

Summary

This quote suggests that there are certain situations or illnesses that cannot be cured by conventional medicines alone. In such cases, more drastic measures may be required. The term "lance" refers to a sharp instrument used for surgical purposes, implying the need for invasive intervention. If the situation still does not improve despite both medicine and surgery, the last resort suggested is "fire," which can be interpreted metaphorically as a symbol of extreme and destructive measures. Overall, the quote implies that in some cases, unconventional or drastic methods may be necessary to achieve healing or resolution.

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By Hippocrates

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