Alive Quote by Aneurin Bevan
“I would rather be kept alive in the efficient if cold altruism of a large hospital than expire in a gush of warm sympathy in a small one.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Health Service founding speech, 1948
Prefers institutional, impersonal care over personal, emotional support in healthcare decisions
In simple terms: Chooses systematic care over sentimental care
Key Takeaway
Value efficient, universal healthcare
Themes
healthcare
efficiency
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
policy
When to use this quote
- hospital policy decisions
- patient advocacy
- healthcare reform
- personal vs institutional care
Key Concepts
public policy
ethics
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What trade-offs exist between efficiency and empathy in care?
- How does system size affect patient experience?
A Different Perspective
Cold efficiency may neglect individual emotional needs
