“it must depend as much upon the patient's willingness to be cured, as upon the physician's skill in curing. There is neither force not magic in psychiatry.”
Book:Survival
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Phyllis Bottome
Phyllis Bottome was a Canadian-born British novelist celebrated for her popular historical and romantic novels. Born on May 31, 1884, and passing away on August 22, 1963, Bottome's works were characterized by complex characters and intricate plots, which garnered her a significant readership during her lifetime. more
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