I was never born to write. I was taught to write. And I am still being taught to write.
Atul GawandeGeorge Orwell is a pinnacle writer, for his combination of moral insight and literary writing.
Atul GawandeWe don't necessarily always agree, but hopefully we make each other think, and that's what matters.
Vanessa KerryI just learned not to take a single thing for granted, and I think it just is extraordinary.
Vanessa KerryWe don't want to be treated any differently, and we want to continue with our lives and our careers.
Vanessa KerryDoctrine once sown strikes deep its root, and respect for antiquity influences all men.
William HarveyThe desire to take medicine is perhaps the greatest feature which distinguishes man from animals.
William OslerEven low-calorie diets and vigorous exercise fail to work in the long term for at least some people.
Andrew WeilIf there is a credo in practical medicine, it is that the important thing is to be sensible.
Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect ScienceAre doctors who make mistakes villains? No, because then we all are.
Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance