Chapter VI: The Student Life
William Osler
Osler's assertion highlights a common thread among influential figures: an unshakable confidence in their mission. This is not mere arrogance but a belief that galvanizes others. In Osler's world of early 20th-century medicine, where scientific certainty was often elusive, a doctor's confidence could be as crucial as their knowledge. This ethos of assuredness, drawing inspiration from spiritual leaders like St. Francis and Florence Nightingale, underscores the transformative power of faith—not just in the divine, but in oneself.