Thomas Edison is frequently quoted as saying, "The doctor of the
future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the
care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of
disease."

I have searched for a citation for this quote, but cannot find one. I
would like to read the surrounding text so that I can understand the
context in which the quotation occurred.

David

Dozens of online citations of this quote say "Attributed to Thomas
Edison," but I have found no source for the attribution. Apocryphal
quotes are often attributed to well-known people (Mark Twain and
Winston Churchill come to mind). I sincerely doubt that the context
for the quote is findable; it is quite possible that Edison never said
or wrote this, but that someone thought the quotation would carry more
weight with a famous name attached to it.

I was afraid this might be the case. It is hard to believe that so
many folks (example: chiropractors) would publish this alleged
quotation in order to bolster their agendas.

I'll leave my question around for awhile, in case someone can shed
further light.

David