Galen:

The great horde of physicians are always servile imitators, who can neither perceive nor correct the faults of their system, and are always ready to growl at and even to worry the ingenious person that could attempt it. Thus was the system of Galen secured in the possession of the schools of physic.

— Galen Ancient

Roman physician, anatomy

Context

A critical assessment of his medical rivals and the dogmatism within the medical profession of his time, revealing his self-perception as a superior and innovative figure.

Date / Period

2nd century CE (from his writings, cited in 1827)

Source

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Explanation

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Method

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