Amusement Quote by Petrarch
“Life in itself is short enough, but the physicians with their art, know to their amusement, how to make it still shorter.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Canzoniere, 1370s
Physicians can extend life, yet sometimes their interventions unintentionally shorten it.
In simple terms: Doctors may unintentionally shorten life.
Consider the impact of medical choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- patient counseling
- end‑of‑life care
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance treatment benefits against risks?
- When might less intervention be wiser?
Medical decisions can have unintended negative consequences.