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Science is the father of knowledge, but opinion breeds ignorance.

Hippocrates

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Hippocrates
Greek Physician
Philosopher
Physician
Cos
Hippokrates
Hippokrates of Kos
Hippocrates of Cos
Ignorance
Opinion
Knowledge
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Science
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Medicine

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