Matthew, Adesuwa, and Stephanie
prepare to be coated. Ade wins the
prize for best dressed. |
Modified Code of Maimonides
May the love for my art actuate me at all times; may neither
avarice,
nor miserliness nor the thirst for glory or a great reputation
engage my mind; for the enemies of Truth and Philanthropy could easily
deceive me and make me forgetful of my lofty aim in doing
good for my brothers and sisters.
May I never forget that the patient is a fellow creature
in pain.
May I never consider the patient merely a vessel of disease.
When those wiser teach me, let me be humble to learn for
the
mind of mankind is puny, and the art of healing is vast.
May I have the strength, time, and opportunity always to verify and correct
what I have learned and to increase my understanding. May I always
be able to discover today the errors of yesterday, and to obtain a new
light tomorrow on what I think i am sure of today.
I have been sanctioned to care for the life and health
of mankind.
I am about to fulfill my duties; I am ready for my vocation.
(Adapted from the writings of Maimonides, 12th Century
Physician) |