“One physician may gravely exaggerate an illness and give up hope altogether. Another may ignorantly declare that there is no illness and that no treatment is necessary, thus deceiving the patient with false consolation. You may call the first one pessimistic and the second one optimistic. Both are equally dangerous.”
Quote by Walpola Rahula
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Walpola Rahula
Walpola Rahula, born in 1907, was a renowned Sri Lankan writer known for his works on Buddhist philosophy and meditation practices. His writings have been widely appreciated by readers. more
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