CURE Quote
Epileptic fits have been cured by whipping. Convulsions from the toothach are removed by blisters, —vomiting has been stopt by putting the hands suddenly in cold water ; and a common hiccup is instantly cured, by whatever excites surprlze, or strongly engages the attention.
— Whytt, Robert, Observations on the nature, causes, and cure of those disorders which have been commonly called nervous hypochondriac, or hysteric,, 1765-
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In Sickness and Health: Form follows Function?
“Form follows function” is a quote by the architect Louis Sullivan who said that buildings and other objects, which we might perceive as not beautiful, should have a shape that primarily relates to their intended function or purpose. The phrase is … Continue reading