The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism. — William Osler · Skopia

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The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism.

1902

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Ignorance Closed-mindedness Dogma

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Osler, William. "Chauvinism in Medicine." Canadian Medical Association gathering. 17 Sept. 1902, Montreal, Québec, Canada.

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