Business Quote by Benjamin Rush
“Let us show the world that a difference of opinion upon medical subjects is not incompatible with medical friendships; and in so doing, let us throw the whole odium of the hostility of physicians to each other upon their competition for business and money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1791 address to the American Medical Association
Promoting respectful disagreement in medicine fosters collaboration over competition.
In simple terms: Disagree on medical topics without harming friendships.
Key Takeaway
Encourage open, respectful dialogue.
Themes
medicine
collaboration
ethics
Mood
formal
collaborative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hospital meetings
- research collaborations
- policy debates
- education
- public health
Key Concepts
professionalism
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions formalize respectful debate?
- What safeguards prevent competition from turning hostile?
A Different Perspective
Professional rivalries can still arise despite good intentions.
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