Though Dr. Chao disclaims the appellation "author," saying that he merely wrote down what really took place, the sales of his book, still strong today, show that readers appreciate his work.
不過趙醫師從來不肯承認自己是「作家」，只說是誠拙地記錄下當時「那麼一群人」所做的「那麼一回事」罷了。昔年英雄，今日懸壺台南府前路，滿壁書櫥的診療室裡，今年六十七歲的紀剛髮已星星。