William J. Mayo quotes

Given one well-trained physician of the highest type he will do better work for a thousand people than ten specialists. (William J. Mayo)
The aim of medicine is to prevent disease and prolong life, the ideal of medicine is to eliminate the need of a physician. View quote
William J. Mayo
Lord, deliver me from the man who never makes a mistake, and also from the man who makes the same mistake twice. View quote
William J. Mayo
A specialist is a man who knows more and more about less and less. View quote
William J. Mayo

William J. Mayo

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Occupation: American Scientist
Born: June 29, 1861
Died: July 28, 1939
Quotes count: 4

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