Cures Quote by Susanna Centlivre
“my present Profession is Physick - Now, when my Pockets are full, I cure a Patient in three Days; when they are empty, I keep him three Months.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Wonder! 1724
He treats patients differently based on his financial state, exposing greed and opportunism in medicine.
In simple terms: He changes care quality for money.
Key Takeaway
Beware of profit‑driven care.
Themes
ethics
greed
medicine
social class
hypocrisy
Mood
critical
satirical
Type
dramatic
social commentary
When to use this quote
- medical practice
- financial hardship
- patient care
- professional integrity
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
capitalism
moral compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- How does money influence your decisions?
- What standards should guide professional ethics?
A Different Perspective
Compromising care erodes trust.
