A.J. Cronin
A.J. Cronin was a Scottish novelist and physician renowned for his compelling storytelling and deep exploration of social issues. Born in 1896, he gained fame with works like "The Citadel" and "Hatter's Castle," which often drew from his medical background. Cronin's narratives frequently highlight themes of morality and human compassion, resonating with readers worldwide. His literary contributions have left a lasting impact on 20th-century fiction.
Book summaries for books written by A.J. Cronin
Quotes
A doctor's first duty is to ask the patient who he is, to find out what he wants and to give him what he needs.
It is not the highs and lows that make life valuable, but the steady rhythm of ordinary existence and the love that sustains it.
Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability.
The only way to avoid making mistakes is to have no new ideas.
The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.
Happiness is not a reward, it is a consequence.
A good doctor must be a man of science and a man of feeling.
The greatest enemy of progress is not stagnation, but false progress.
We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation.
The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude.
The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.
The patient is not a statistic, but a human being with hopes, fears, and dreams.