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“She had added medicine because her brother-in-law practised it, but did not forget that in her young days no one ever considered the doctor a gentleman. The” quote by William Somerset Maugham
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““She had added medicine because her brother-in-law practised it, but did not forget that in her young days no one ever considered the doctor a gentleman. The””

William Somerset Maugham

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote reflects how societal attitudes toward doctors shifted, highlighting lingering prejudice despite personal experience.

In simple terms: People still hold biases about professions even after personal exposure.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and question lingering biases.

Themes

prejudice professionalism social change

Mood

reflective critical

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • family health decisions
  • career choices
  • social interactions

Key Concepts

class perception medical ethics historical attitudes

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal experiences reshape or reinforce your biases?
  • What factors keep professional stereotypes alive?
A Different Perspective

Biases can persist despite personal connections.

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