"Men ought to know that from nothing else but thence (from the brain) come joys, delights, laughter and sports, and sorrows, griefs, despondency, and lamentations."

"It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has."

"The way to health is to have a good digestion, a good appetite, and a good sleep."

"The flesh of the hedgehog, when eaten, cures incontinence of urine."

"Eating alone will not keep a man well; he must also take exercise. For food and exercise, while possessing opposite qualities, yet work together to produce health."