The best physician is he who can distinguish the possible from the impossible. Herophilos More Quotes by Herophilos More Quotes From Herophilos When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot become manifest, strength cannot be exerted, wealth is useless, and reason is powerless. Herophilos bad-ass health art To lose one's health renders science null, are inglorious, strength unavailing, wealth useless, and eloquence powerless. Herophilos null health useless