Strong Medicine Quotes

“The trouble in our society is that everyone wants drugs that are free from risk and, as you and I both know, they don’t exist and never will.”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine

“It was simply because, as a doctor, I don’t believe a drug should be taken for anything that is just uncomfortable or self-limiting.”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine

“Generally, pharmacists know a lot more about drugs than doctors do.”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine

“irritation attracts antibody-producing cells.”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine

“as with any leader, it would be a mistake for him to show weakness or exhibit doubts …”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine

“In most cold remedies,” Andrew said, “there’s a mishmash of ingredients. One’s a chemical called phenylephrine; it’s in what are advertised as decongestants to relieve a stuffy nose. Mostly, phenylephrine doesn’t work—there isn’t enough used to be effective—but it does raise blood pressure, which is harmful for anyone, and dangerous for those who have high blood pressure already.”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine

“What did I ever do, Celia thought, to have such a wonderful, satisfying, happy life?”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine

“He regarded meals as a waste of time and ate because his body required it; that was all.”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine

“All right, I will. But I’ll make you a little pledge.” She asked, “What’s that?” “If ever, someplace down the road, you and I differ on a matter of judgment that’s important, you have my permission to remind me of this incident, and that your judgment was right and mine wrong.”
― Arthur Hailey, Strong Medicine