Variability is the law of life, and as no two faces are the same, so no two bodies are alike, and no two individuals react alike and behave alike under the abnormal conditions which we know as disease.
More Quotes from William Osler:
The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.William Osler
There is no disease more conducive to clinical humility than aneurysm of the aorta.
William Osler
Take the sum of human achievement in action, in science, in art, in literature -- subtract the work of the men above forty, and while we should miss great treasurers, even priceless treasures, we would practically be where we are today. . . . The effective, moving, vitalizing work of the world is done between the ages of twenty-five and forty.
William Osler
In seeking absolute truth we aim at the unattainable and must be content with broken portions.
William Osler
It cannot be too often or too forcibly brought home to us that the hope of the profession is with the men who do its daily work in general practice.
William Osler
Advice is sought to confirm a position already taken.
William Osler
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Faces Quotes, Law & Regulation Quotes, Life Quotes, Medicine & Medical QuotesBased on Keywords: variability
I think there's a passion for God like never before.
Michael W. Smith
I have composed several pieces which are performed outdoors, not only in the auditoria.
Karlheinz Stockhausen
I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins.
Shel Silverstein