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Certainly! Here are some notable quotes from Robin Cook's Acceptable Risk that highlight the novel's central themes of scientific ambition, ethical dilemmas, and the unforeseen consequences of altering human behavior through pharmacology:
🧠 On Self-Transformation and Identity
“I assure you, I’ve never felt better in my life. Trust me. My only concern now is how long I have to take Ultra before this current ‘me’ has been facilitated so that when I stop taking Ultra I won’t relapse into my shy, socially awkward old self.”
— Edward Armstrong, reflecting on the personality changes induced by the experimental drug Ultra. (robin-cook.freenovelread.com)
💊 On the Ethics of Medication
“As a nurse I see too many people taking too many drugs. Drug companies have got us to think there is a pill for every problem.”
— Kimberly Stewart, expressing skepticism about the overuse of pharmaceuticals for minor issues. (robin-cook.freenovelread.com)
⚠️ On the Dangers of Scientific Hubris
“She shouldn’t allow authority figures to take over her life. Elizabeth hadn’t had a choice about that, but Kim did.”
— Kim, drawing parallels between her own life and that of her ancestor Elizabeth, who was executed during the Salem witch trials. (robin-cook.freenovelread.com)
🔬 On the Intersection of History and Science
“The shock of her visual confrontation with Elizabeth’s monster had caused her to stumble onto the message that she believed Elizabeth had been trying to communicate: namely that Kim should believe in herself.”
— Kim, interpreting a historical tragedy as a personal lesson in self-trust. (robin-cook.freenovelread.com)
🧪 On the Risks of Experimental Drugs
“Who can be sure the drug is safe for consumers? Who defines the boundaries of ‘normal’ human behavior? And if the drug’s side effects are proven to be dangerous—even terrifying—how far will the medical community go to alter their standards of acceptable risk?”
— A reflection on the ethical implications of introducing powerful new drugs to the market. (Barnes & Noble)
If you're interested in exploring more about the ethical dilemmas presented in Acceptable Risk, or if you'd like information on similar medical thrillers, feel free to ask!
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