Sir William Osler

Sir William Osler: Aphorisms from His Bedside Teachings and Writings. (1961) edited by Robert Bennett Bean

A physician who treats himself has a fool for a patient. (Ch. 1)

One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine. (p. 105)

Soap and water and common sense are the best disinfectants. (p. 134)

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