Statistics are somewhat like old medical journals, or like revolvers in newly opened mining districts. Most men rarely use them, and find it troublesome to preserve them so as to have them easy of access; but when they do want… — John Shaw Billings Copy Share Image
On speaking: first, have something to say; second, say it; third, stop when you have said it; and finally give it an accurate title. — John Shaw Billings Copy Share Image
The education of the doctor which goes on after he has his degree is, after all, the most important part of his education. — John Shaw Billings Copy Share Image
There's nothing really difficult if you only begin - some people contemplate a task until it looms so big, it seems impossible, but I… — John Shaw Billings Copy Share Image
Statistics are somewhat like old medical journals, or like revolvers in newly opened mining districts. Most men rarely use them, and find it troublesome… — John Shaw Billings Copy Share Image
If free men refused to look at dead bodies then brave men will have died in vain. — John Shaw Billings Copy Share Image
