William Withey GullNever forget that it is not a pneumonia, but pneumonic man who is your patient
About This Quote
In essence, this quote is saying that the illness is not the patient, but the illness itself. While it can be depressing to know that you have a serious illness, as someone who has been sick, you should never forget that it is not a pneumonia, but pneumonic man who is your patient. Instead of being afraid of being sick and thinking about your mortality, you should think about getting better and being able to live a full life. You should never let a serious illness rob you of your joy in life, as well as your ability to enjoy the little things.
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