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My diminished girth, in tailor phraseology, was hardly conceivable

My diminished girth, in tailor phraseology, was hardly conceivable even by my own friends, or my respected medical adviser, until I put on my former clothing, over what I now wear, which is a thoroughly convincing proof of the remarkable change. – William Banting

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I am now in that happy comfortable state that I do not hesitate to indulge in any fancy in regard to diet, but watch the consequences, and do not continue any course which adds to weight or bulk and consequent discomfort. – William Banting

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I am most thankful to Almighty Providence for mercies received, and determined still to press the case into public notice as a token of gratitude. – William Banting

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For the sake of argument and illustration I will presume that certain articles of ordinary diet, however beneficial in youth, are prejudicial in advanced life, like beans to a horse, whose common ordinary food is hay and corn. – William Banting

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When you no longer know what headache, heartache, or stomachache means without cistern punctures, electrocardiograms and six x-ray plates, you are slipping. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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On J-Day our profession will have a lot to answer for! We might at least have withheld our hands instead of making them work against God. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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