Quote by Javier Perez De Cuellar

I am like a doctor. I have written a prescription to help the patient. If the patient doesn't want all the pills I've recommended, that's up to him. But I must warn that next time I will have to come as a surgeon with a knife.

I am like a doctor. I have written a prescription to help th

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is offering a solution or advice to someone, similar to how a doctor provides a prescription to a patient. However, if the person chooses to only follow some of the advice or recommendations, the speaker warns that they will have to take more drastic measures in the future. The metaphor of coming as a surgeon with a knife implies that the speaker will be more forceful or direct in their approach if the initial recommendations are not taken seriously.

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By Javier Perez De Cuellar

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