A sanatorium is an antiquated term that refers to a medical facility for people experiencing chronic health conditions. These facilities are usually located away from urban areas, in specialized climates intended to promote wellness. Sanatoriums dedicated to the treatment of tuberculosis were widespread throughout Europe starting in the late-19th century.
Sanatorium Quotes in The Magic Mountain
The The Magic Mountain quotes below are all either spoken by Sanatorium or refer to Sanatorium. For each quote, you can also see the other terms and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Part 1, Chapter 3: In the Restaurant
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“Quickly and slowly, just as you like,” Joachim replied. “What I’m trying to say is that it doesn’t really pass at all, there is no time as such, and this is no life—no, that it’s not,” he said, shaking his head and reaching again for his glass.
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