“Dr. R. observed that we should talk a great deal with deranged patients; and we should always in the early & violent stages of mania, seem to agree with their notions. We should admit their premises, but draw a different inference; which may generally be done. To oppose them at first would be like opposing a northeast storm.” BeliefDoctorsMadnessMedicineInsanityTherapyPsychiatryCounselingBenjamin Rush Book:William Darlington notes on the lectures of Philip Syng Physick 1802 [Leather Bound] Source: William Darlington notes on the lectures of Philip Syng Physick 1802 [Leather Bound]