• Will you tell me my fault, frankly as to yourself, for I had rather wince, than die. Men do not call the surgeon to commend the bone, but to set it, Sir.

  Emily Dickinson
  American poet 1830-1886
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. yourself
2. surgeon
3. commend

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Will you tell me my fault, frankly as to yourself, for I had rather wince, than die. Men do not call the surgeon to commend the bone, but to set it, Sir. by : Emily Dickinson

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