Quote by Voltaire (FrançoisMarie Arouet)

I know of nothing more laughable than a doctor who does not die of old age.


I know of nothing more laughable than a doctor who does not

Summary

This quote suggests that it is humorous to imagine a doctor who never dies of old age. It implies that doctors, who are often associated with health and longevity, should experience the natural cycle of life just like everyone else. It highlights the irony in a doctor's role of prolonging and preserving life, while they themselves are unable to evade the inevitability of aging and eventual death. Overall, the quote conveys a sense of amusement at the concept of an everlasting doctor.

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By Voltaire (FrançoisMarie Arouet)
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