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I confidently affirm that the greater part of those who are supposed to have died of gout, have died of the medicine rather than the disease - a statement in which I am supported by observation.
Thomas Sydenham
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I confidently affirm that the greater part of those who are supposed to have died of gout, have died of the medicine rather than the disease - a statement in which I am supported by observation. — Thomas Sydenham

About Thomas Sydenham

Thomas Sydenham was a Scientist from United Kingdom (1624–1689).

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This quote is attributed to Thomas Sydenham, a Scientist from United Kingdom.
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Thomas Sydenham lived from 1624 – 1689.
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