Sir William Osler

The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism.

—Sir William Osler

One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine.

—Sir William Osler

The desire to take medicine is perhaps the greatest feature which distinguishes man from animals.

—Sir William Osler

Live neither in the past nor in the future, but let each day's work absorb your entire energies, and satisfy your widest ambition.

—Sir William Osler

Look wise, say nothing, and grunt. Speech was given to conceal thought.

—Sir William Osler

Shut out all of your past except that which will help you weather your tomorrows.

—Sir William Osler