Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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Doctors put drugs of which they know little into bodies of which they know less for diseases of which they know nothing at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote critiques the medical profession's reliance on treatments they do not fully understand.
Voltaire's quote highlights the paradox and irony in the practice of medicine, suggesting that physicians often administer treatments without a complete understanding of either the drugs or the patients' conditions. It reflects a deeper skepticism about the medical establishment and urges a critical examination of how health care is delivered and understood, questioning the knowledge and ethics behind medical practices.
Themes
MedicineKnowledgeHealthCritiqueSkepticism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the limitations of modern medicine during a health seminar.
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