Word: painful
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...pain of angina pectoris is the most agonizing that a human being ever feels. It usually begins at the upper part of the breastbone, shoots to the left shoulder, and down the left arm. The victim has a terrifying sense of being about to drop dead. And he looks very much as he feels. Many victims do die during their first attack of angina pectoris. But for most victims the first attack is the heart's warning that it will cease working if its brain, soul and body do not instantly change to a calmer way of life...
...mere generalities but are based upon actual records and careful study. A few cases will suffice to illustrate the dangerous conditions that exist. There have been numerous instances where appendicitis symptoms have not been recognized by the medical advisers. In one case recently a student complained of a pain in his stomach. The doctors prescribed castor oil (a thing which every Freshman in Hygiene is warned against). That night he was taken to the hospital with appendicitis...
...They stand for a moment in their corners, shifting their feet in the rosin, then turn upon each other as the bell clangs. They come together warily. The little man steps in suddenly and shoots a mule-kick to the pit of the stomach. The big ogre roars with pain, points a finger at the referee, implores the crowd. As he does this the little man flashes in to kick him again, harder. This time the ogre drops to the floor roaring pitifully. The crowd cheers its delight as the little man dives on top of him, pulls...
...symphony of sadism--ended when the big man gets to the ropes and is released. He lies on the lap of the ring, rubbing his legs and making gestures of pain and helplessness. The referee begins to count. "Get back in there you yellow dog!" The ogre stands up outside the ropes, bares his teeth, climbs back into the ring. With blood-freezing deliberation he stalks his little opponent, seizes him, takes him over to the ropes and drops him out onto the concrete. As his victim is clambering back into the ring the ogre grabs him by the head...
Cast up the balance of your life. On one side of the ledger put all your past pleasures, all the hard-won triumphs and unexpected windfalls, all the satisfactions, material, mental, emotional. On the other side itemize every trouble, setback and sorrow, all the pain, frustration, deprivation and boredom. Now add up your columns and prepare to make an immediate choice of two alternatives...