H.J. Henriques
1595
The physician must be God-fearing, humble, neither proud nor vain. Charitable; let him not be a chatterer, a gossip, a flatterer, or envious; but prudent, not overly bold, temperate and given to honesty; a friend of letters and inquisitive; widely read; let him shun idleness and seek to give an explanation for everything. Let him be of sound health, of pleasant appearance, not a heavy drinker—though wine taken in small quantity sharpens the wit, quickens the memory, and makes men cheerful and affable; let him be moderate in eating, not frequent balls and receptions, and take his amusements in moderation; let him engage in sport, but not play at cards or other games of chance; let him flee lust; let him not lie; let him travel; let him read and write many case histories; let him have some knowledge of music; let him be a physiognomist; let him charge his fees sparingly, working for free for the poor, yet without failing to collect from those who can pay.
