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Excerpt from An Introductory Lecture, Delivered in the Medical College of Ohio: Session 1860-1
It has been an established custom for the Dean, or some other member of the Faculty, at the commencement of a course of medical lectures, to address the class upon any subject which might seem appropriate to the occasion. I endeavored to convince my colleagues that an address from some one of them would be more acceptable than from my self; but, they would neither acknowledge the force of my arguments, nor lay aside their native modesty.
I do not propose to discuss any branch or special subject in medicine. But, as some of us will be associated during the four long months that are before us, it may not be nu profitable to consider for a short time our individual and rel ative duties.
The professor and the student have both a laborious task before them, requiring not only the constant exercise of their reasoning faculties, but a pleasurable state of feeling and-an unfaltering will. To stop by the way side and talk with the adventurer about the land of gold, and count the many miles that may intervene, will prove to be an ineffectual way to se cure its treasures. The student in pursuit of knowledge is in a similar situation. He has a thousand obstacles to over come, requiring industry, patience, and a resolute purpose.
It is a common remark, that while the physician is dis charging his duty, he is engaged ih a con?ict with death. Such a claim in behalf of the profession we should esteem the height of presumption. When that grim messenger comes.
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