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For humble individuals like myself, there is one poor comfort, which is this, viz. that gout, unlike any other disease,
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"For humble individuals like myself, there is one poor comfort, which is this, viz. that gout, unlike any other disease, kills more rich men than poor, more wise men than simple"

- Thomas Sydenham

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Sydenham between September 10, 1624 and December 29, 1689. He/she was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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