Quote by Gilbert Adair

We need cancer because, by the very fact of its insurability, it makes all other diseases, however virulent, not cancer.

We need cancer because, by the very fact of its insurability

Summary

This quote suggests that the existence of cancer serves as a benchmark for other diseases, implying that no matter how severe or aggressive other diseases may be, they are not considered as dreadful as cancer. The phrase "insurability" is used metaphorically here, signifying the notion that cancer is often seen as an ultimate health challenge, overshadowing other illnesses in terms of impact and fear. In this perspective, the quote implies that the recognition of cancer's gravity allows for a better understanding and perspective on other diseases, highlighting the unique and devastating nature of cancer.

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By Gilbert Adair

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