John Abernethy (surgeon) Quotes

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The hospital is the only proper College in which to rear a true disciple of Aesculapius.

John Abernethy

Private patients, if they do not like me, can go elsewhere; but the poor devils in the hospital I am bound to take care of.

John Abernethy

There is no short cut, nor royal road to the attainment of medical knowledge. The path which we have to pursue is long, difficult, and unsafe.

John Abernethy

John Abernethy

John Abernethy

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Born: April 3, 1764

Died: April 20, 1831 (aged 67)

Bio: John Abernethy was an English surgeon. He is popularly remembered today for having given his name to the Abernethy biscuit, a coarse-meal baked good meant to aid digestion.

Known for:

Little Book of Scottish History
Collins Scottish Place Names
Collins Scottish Names
Shona the Shetland Pony

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