I must have told my story ill if to every physician who hears me its illustrations have not the invigorating force of moral tonics. (Silas Weir Mitchell)

I must have told my story ill if to every physician who hears me its illustrations have not the invigorating force of moral tonics.

Silas Weir Mitchell

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