Cases Quote by Maxim Gorky
“The illness of a doctor is always worse than the illnesses of his patients.The patients only feel, but the doctor, as well as feeling, has a pretty good idea of the destructive effect of the disease on his constitution.This is a case in which knowledge brings death nearer.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mother by Maxim Gorky, 1906
Doctors’ deep knowledge of disease can make their own suffering feel more acute than patients’.
In simple terms: Knowing too much can intensify personal pain.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of professional empathy.
Themes
medicine
knowledge
empathy
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
ethical
reflective
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- patient care
- stress management
- burnout prevention
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- How can doctors protect themselves emotionally?
- What boundaries help maintain compassion?
A Different Perspective
Too much focus on disease may neglect healing.
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