The generality have considered that disease is but a confused and disordered effort in Nature, thrown down from her proper state, and defending herself in vain. (Thomas Sydenham)

The generality have considered that disease is but a confused and disordered effort in Nature, thrown down from her proper state, and defending herself in vain.

Thomas Sydenham

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