Certain Quote by Booker T. Washington
“There is a certain class of race problem-solvers who don't want the patient to get well, because as long as the disease holds out they have not only an easy means of making a living, but also an easy medium through which to make themselves prominent before the public.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The 1905 Atlanta Exposition Address
He warns that some medical professionals profit from keeping patients ill, using disease as a means to gain fame and income.
In simple terms: Some doctors want patients sick to stay wealthy and famous.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and ethical care in medicine.
Themes
ethics
medicine
profit motive
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- patient advocacy
- policy reform
- hospital administration
Key Concepts
medical ethics
healthcare economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can patients identify trustworthy doctors?
- What reforms could reduce profit-driven care?
A Different Perspective
Not all doctors are motivated by profit; many are genuinely caring.
