Yet the denial of feelings is one way of.... : Quote by Richard S. Weeder

“ Yet the denial of feelings is one way of blocking the chronic depression that can descend like a dense fog on those who deal day after day with sickness and death. It is better than not caring at all, better than burning out. Only a few are tough enough to maintain both equanimity and caring for a lifetime; these renowned nurses and legendary physicians are saints of the medical profession. Copper knew a few of them, and he wished he could be more like them. It took a lot of growing up. ”

Richard S. Weeder
  • From : Surgeon: The View from Behind the Mask
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