A Way of Life
William Osler
Osler wrote this in an era marked by rapid technological progress and deep uncertainty. The Titanic had sunk just a year prior, a stark reminder of human vulnerability. Living in "day-tight compartments" is his antidote to modern anxieties—shut out the past and future like the watertight doors of a ship, and the present becomes your refuge. This approach is not only for physicians managing the stress of their profession; it's a prescription for anyone caught in the storms of life.