Cures Quote by Alice Munro
““That is pretty well what the doctor said, in a lot more careful words. He says that the pills he's got her on will keep her from sinking too low. How low is too low, Roy thinks, and when can you tell?””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Love of a Good Woman”, 1998
The narrator questions the limits of medical intervention and the uncertainty of health thresholds
In simple terms: Doctors set thresholds, but they’re ambiguous
Key Takeaway
Question the adequacy of medical standards
Themes
health
uncertainty
ethics
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- doctor visits
- patient counseling
- health monitoring
Key Concepts
Medical decision‑making
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “too low” for different individuals?
- How do we balance caution with autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Medical advice can be vague and subjective
