A skilful leech is better far Than half an hundred men of war, So he appear'd; and by his skill, No less than dint of sword, cou'd kill.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A skilled doctor is more valuable than many soldiers.
- In plain terms
- Healing is more powerful than fighting.
- What can you take from it?
- Health and care save more lives than force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What saves more lives?
- How do we value skills?
Another view
Sometimes force is necessary for defense.
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