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“Physicians mend or end us, Secundum artem; but although we sneer - In health - when ill we call them to attend us, Without the least propensity to jeer” quote by Lord Byron
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“Physicians mend or end us, Secundum artem; but although we sneer - In health - when ill we call them to attend us, Without the least propensity to jeer”

Lord Byron

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Dream of a Summer Day”, 1825

Physicians can heal or harm; we depend on them despite our skepticism.

In simple terms: Doctors can help or hurt.

Key Takeaway

Respect medical expertise wisely.

Themes

medicine trust human frailty

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • hospital visits
  • medical decisions
  • end‑of‑life care

Key Concepts

ethics healthcare vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you doubted a doctor?
  • How do you balance trust and caution?
A Different Perspective

Medical errors and mistrust persist.

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