Asks Quote by Astley Cooper
“In the performance of our duty one feeling should direct us; the case we should consider as our own, and we should ask ourselves, whether, placed under similar circumstances, we should choose to submit to the pain and danger we are about to inflict.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Medical Ethics Lecture, early 20th century
One should act as if each case were personally affecting them, considering the pain and danger involved before acting.
In simple terms: Treat each situation as if it were yours, weighing risks and harm.
Key Takeaway
Empathize and evaluate consequences before acting.
Themes
ethics
empathy
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- clinical decisions
- legal judgments
- personal dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you balance empathy with professional detachment?
- When does personal involvement hinder objectivity?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to feel personal ownership of every case.
