Lecture, introductory to a course on the principles and practice of surgery in the Jefferson Medical College : delivered November 1st, 1847 / by Thomas D. Mütter.

  • Mütter, Thomas D. (Thomas Dent), 1811-1859.
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1847
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Credit: Lecture, introductory to a course on the principles and practice of surgery in the Jefferson Medical College : delivered November 1st, 1847 / by Thomas D. Mütter. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    of opinion, but it is usually referred to the circumstance that our interests are continually clashing. Be this as it may, you may rest satisfied of the fact, that if successful, your peace of mind will often be sorely tried. It would be well for the profession, if each one would wear in his heart and govern his actions by the rule of the celebrated Bernard, who declared on his dying bed that he had never willingly slandered another; and if at any time one had fallen, he had hidden it as much as possible! How much hatred, malice, and strife, would be prevented if each of us determined to do likewise ! But this we cannot expect, and envy, jealousy, disappointed ambition, personal hostility, and slanderous de- traction you must encounter. But even here, struggle to maintain your good temper, and let your disdain of detraction be such, that instead of suffering it to blight and embitter your tranquillity, only teach it to become a spur to virtue. But especially should you, my young friends, strive to observe the Christian rule of Bernard in reference to our sister Institu- tions. Bear in mind, the beautiful sentence, (( faciesnon omnibus una Nee diversa tamen ; qualem decet esse sororum.'*' which has been thus happily rendered by the distinguished Bishop Doane, in reference to our literary establishments, They seem not one, And, yet not two, But look alike As sisters do. Let then our sister colleges receive from us that kind- ness and courtesy which a sister should bestow. All, I trust, are engaged in the same great work of imparting true know- ledge, and all I hope are actuated by the highest and most honorable motives. My excellent friend Prof. Horner, when speaking of the relation existing between this very institution and that to which he is attached, uses the following language: Though on the field of competition, they are no doubt, justly and liberally so, and remote may be the period when any sen- timent or language may emanate from either side, which may offend the feelings of professional sensibility, set a pernicious example to younger members, or detract from the high dignity which medicine has attained in this city. Neither school, I