Doctor Quote by Lord Byron
“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”
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.
Respect medical expertise wisely.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hospital visits
- medical decisions
- end‑of‑life care
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you doubted a doctor?
- How do you balance trust and caution?
Medical errors and mistrust persist.