Introductory lecture, delivered in the theatre of the Royal College of Surgeons / [Henry Earle].

  • Earle, Henry, 1789-1838.
Date:
[1833]
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Credit: Introductory lecture, delivered in the theatre of the Royal College of Surgeons / [Henry Earle]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    extend the sphere, and raise the dignity of a pro¬ fession which yields the palm to none, either in point of utility or the nobleness of the ends to which it is directed. “ Quid enirn tarn regium, tam liberate, tarn inunificum, quam opem ferre supplicibus, exci- tare afflictos, dare salutem.” There is yet another evil of modern growth, which as it is obviously increasing, I shall venture to allude to. A vast effort has of late years been made for the general diffusion of knowledge, and for the edu¬ cation and improvement of mankind. Many excellent and truly philanthropic men have engaged in this great design, and have generously devoted a large portion of their valuable time to promoting this object. It is to be hoped that much good will result from this experiment, and that the human race will be hereafter wiser and better for their exertions. ;i One principal mode of accomplishing this, has been the publication of weekly papers, at so low a pr ice, as to be within the reach of almost every person. A somewhat similar experiment has of late years been tried in our profession, and the press has teemed with manuals and weekly publications, pro¬ fessing to give accurate records of passing events, and faithful details of hospital practice, and afford-