Acquire the art of detachment, the virtue of method, and the quality of thoroughness, but above all the grace of humility.
William OslerWe are all dietetic sinners; only a small percent of what we eat nourishes us; the balance goes to waste and loss of energy.
William OslerPatients rarely die of the disease from which they suffer. Secondary or terminal infections are the real cause of death.
William OslerPersonally, I do not see in Canada it would be a feasible thing if any Ministry organized taking over both the Health and the Disease of the entire community... even in the most favourable circumstances... there would be that absence of competition and that sense of independence... I do not believe it would be good for the profession or good for the Public.
William Osler