The Oxford Dictionary of Medical Quotations

The Oxford Book of Medical Quotations presents a wonderfully entertaining and eclectic range of quotations and proverbs covering all aspects of medicine from the medical literature of the last four millennia. The 2,500 quotes are taken from a diverse range of people that include famous doctors, authors, scientists and politicians. They are usually short, to the point, and always offer the originator's unique perspective on the situation. The majority of the quotes come from English‐speaking countries, but several quotes from other languages have been included in translation.

At first, the dictionary seems complex to use, but detailed explanatory notes are...