In the first place, in the physician or surgeon no quality … - William Osler

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In the first place, in the physician or surgeon no quality takes rank with imperturbability, and I propose for a few minutes to direct your attention to this essential bodily virtue.

William Osler

Aequanimitas · 1904 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Sir William Osler, 1st Baronet (July 12, 1849 – December 29, 1919) was a Canadian physician. He has been called one of the greatest icons of modern medicine.

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Alternative Names: Sir William • WO • Sir William Bart Osler

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