Advice Quote by Louis-Ferdinand Celine
“Even diseases have lost their prestige, there aren't so many of them left. Think it over... no more syphilis, no more clap, no more typhoid... antibiotics have taken half the tragedy out of medicine.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Great Illusion, 1935
Antibiotics reduced the impact of many diseases, diminishing their perceived prestige.
In simple terms: Medicine’s triumph lowered disease’s allure.
Appreciate modern medical advances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- healthcare policy
- medical education
- patient expectations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How has medicine changed?
- What new challenges arise?
Overreliance on drugs can cause resistance.