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Date Posted: 18:45:49 11/28/07 Wed
Author: tlk2vicki
Subject: QOTD Thursday, November 29

The following quote is taken from Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 30, A Specialist in Matters of the Heart. Copyright (c) 2007 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

” ‘Patience, Lord John,’ he said firmly. ‘Patience is the best medicine, in almost all cases; I recommend it highly—though it is surprising how few people are able to take that particular medicine.’

He laughed jovially. ‘They think that healing must come from blade or bottle—and sometimes it does, sometimes it does. But for the most part, I am convinced that the body heals itself. And the mind,’ he added thoughtfully, with a sideways glance at Grey that made him wonder uncomfortably just how much of his own mind the doctor had perceived in the course of their conversation.”

Being a mental health professional, I was struck by this 18th century psychiatrist. Fascinating how the debate over medical vs. mental health models was evident centuries ago. John's friends perceived correctly just what he needed and knew they couldn't provide it.

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