Quote by Phineas Parkhurst Quimby

The doctors take the bodily evidence as the disease. . . . disease is itself an impudent opinion. He throws off the feelings of the sick and imparts to them his own which are perfect health, and his explanation destroys their feelings or disease. . . . He is like a captain who knows his business and feels confident in a storm, and his confidence sustains the crew and ship when both would be lost if the captain should give way to his fears.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the power of a doctor's belief and confidence in treating the sick. It suggests that disease is not just a bodily condition but also influenced by the perceptions and emotions of the patient. The doctor, by projecting an aura of perfect health and dismissing the feelings of sickness, essentially transfers their own optimism and assurance to the patient. This is compared to a skilled captain in a storm; if the captain is fearful, the entire crew and ship may be doomed, but if the captain remains confident, their belief can help sustain and guide the ship to safety.

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