Si tu vales bene est, ego quoque valeo If you are well I'm pleased; I'm well, too.
These are the words with which the famous Cicero
used to begin his letters. Despite the fact that many years have passed
since then, this introduction today appears as fitting as ever. This is
because it reflects man’s basic concern for his health and the
universal nature of the greeting, expressing the wish for good health.
On my business card I have incorporated the image of
Aesculapius, the healer praised by the ancient Greeks as the god of
healing. The sign at the entry of his sanctuary read: Bonus intra,
melior exi! - Enter well, exit even better. I would like to draw
attention to the ancient awareness of the significance of health and of
the reverent attitude expressed by numerous generations before us
towards this important aspect of human existence.
The above proverb is suitable for use in many
occasions, but in this case I’d like to apply it to all the visitors
who have taken advantage of the Internet to find out more about the
structure of International Food Safety Consultancy Ltd, to especially
deepen their awareness of the importance of health care in the widest
meaning of the phrase.