[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fJmNP8eXlOpwlXDowTSH4dajXEO0MvNUg4aWwI3oxIp4":3,"$fY4U9GC0ZYmBw1c4W1-XncwU3G3kc7rVK0dZkzvIrrmY":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},204877,"John C. Lettsome","J",2,null,"john-c-lettsome",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":30},[14,22],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3147500,"Do right, and public approval will follow; either the next hour or the next century.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":25,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":29},3147480,"When people’s ill, they come to I, I Physics, bleeds, and sweats ’em; Sometimes they live, sometimes they die. What’s that to I? I lets ’em.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant quote is attributed to John C. Lettsome (1752-1805), a British physician and surgeon who practiced in the late 18th century. During his time, medical practices were still rooted in humoral theory, where diseases were believed to be caused by an imbalance of bodily fluids. The era saw significant advancements in medicine, but also stark differences in healthcare outcomes depending on socioeconomic status.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nLettsome's seemingly callous response belies a profound philosophical tension: the acknowledgment that one's power and expertise are limited in the face of mortality. By saying \"what's that to I?\" he is highlighting the detachment that comes with recognizing the inevitability of death, while also acknowledging his role as a caretaker rather than a guarantor of life.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals should adopt a 'detached concern' - being fully engaged in their work but not overly invested in outcomes. This allows for a more objective assessment of situations and decisions, reducing emotional burden while maintaining empathy for clients or patients.",{"currentPage":31,"totalPages":31,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":32},1,10]