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Quotation from Oroonoko by Aphra Behn
“they cure the Patient more by Fancy than by Medicines”
Oroonoko, Surinam, the visit to the native town
The narrator describes the Peeie, a youth trained as both prophet and physician, who draws serpents and worms from the sick by sleight of hand, though his people also have good remedies.
Citation: "they cure the Patient more by Fancy than by Medicines" — Aphra Behn, Oroonoko, Surinam, the visit to the native town. (id behn-oroonoko-q7)
