Battle Quote by Sherwin B. Nuland
“Not death but disease is the real enemy; disease, the malign force that requires confrontation. Death is the surcease that comes when the exhausting battle has been lost.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wisdom of the Body by Sherwin B. Nuland, 1985
The true adversary is illness, which must be fought; death is merely the end when the fight fails.
In simple terms: Illness is the real enemy, death follows defeat.
Key Takeaway
Focus on confronting disease.
Themes
health
mortality
conflict
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- medical treatment
- public health policy
- personal wellness plans
Key Concepts
biology
philosophy
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better prepare for disease challenges?
- What role does mindset play in battling illness?
A Different Perspective
Illness can be unpredictable and may not be fully controllable.
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)
