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“At the outset do not be worried about this big question-Truth. It is a very simple matter if each one of you starts with the desire to get as much as possible. No human being is constituted to know the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; and even the best of men must be content with fragments, with partial glimpses, never the full fruition. In this unsatisfied quest the attitude of mind, the desire, the thirst-a thirst that from the soul must arise!-the fervent longing, are the be-all and the end-all.”

Quote by William Osler

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Osler's is a seminal work in the field of medicine, offering insights into the principles of clinical medicine and the history of medical practice. The book is named after Sir William Osler, a key figure in the development of modern medicine, and is considered a foundational text for medical students and professionals alike. more

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William Osler was a renowned Canadian physician, considered one of the founders of modern medical education. Born on July 12, 1849, he passed away on December 29, 1919. Osler made significant contributions to the fields of pathology, clinical medicine, and medical education. more

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