Giving Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
“A propos of Distempers, I am going to tell you a thing that I am sure will make you wish your selfe here. The Small Pox so fatal and so general amongst us is here entirely harmless by the invention of engrafting (which is the term they give it). There is a set of old Women who make it their business to perform the Operation.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: to a friend, 1720s (regarding smallpox inoculation)
She warns that a seemingly harmless medical practice may have hidden dangers, urging caution.
In simple terms: Be wary of seemingly safe medical tricks.
Key Takeaway
Question new treatments critically.
Themes
health
skepticism
risk
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- vaccination campaigns
- public health policy
- personal health decisions
Key Concepts
medical ethics
inoculation
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports safety?
- How to balance innovation and caution?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizing risk can cause fear.
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