I am patriot enough to take pains to bring this usefull…
“I am patriot enough to take pains to bring this usefull invention into fashion in England, and I should not fail to write to some of our Doctors very particularly about it, if I knew anyone of 'em that I thought had Virtue enough to destroy such a considerable branch of Revenue for the good of Mankind, but that Distemper is too beneficial to them not to expose to all their Resentment the hardy wight that should undertake to put an end to it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She urges doctors to adopt a beneficial medical innovation despite potential loss of revenue, highlighting public health over profit.
In simple terms: Encourage doctors to use a helpful invention even if it reduces income.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize health over profit.
Themes
public health
ethics
innovation
economics
medical practice
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advocacy
persuasive
When to use this quote
- hospital administration
- public health campaigns
- medical education
- government health policy
Key Concepts
incentives
moral responsibility
policy change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we align financial incentives with public health?
- What barriers prevent doctors from adopting new practices?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from profit‑driven interests may slow adoption.