Quote by Wilder Penfield, 1921

Brain surgery is a terrible profession. If I did not feel it will become different in my lifetime, I should hate it.

Brain surgery is a terrible profession. If I did not feel it

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their negative opinion of brain surgery as a profession. They describe it as "terrible" and admit that they would hate it if they did not believe it would change or improve in the future. The quote suggests that the speaker may have encountered challenges or unsettling experiences in the field of brain surgery, leading them to feel dissatisfied. However, their hope for a better future implies a desire to see the profession evolve and improve, which could potentially change their perspective.

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By Wilder Penfield, 1921

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