There's absolutely no reason at all that physicians, scientists, shouldn't be involved in things that affect all of us.

I think one of the keys to leadership is recognizing that everybody has gifts and talents. A good leader will learn how to harness those gifts toward the same goal.

We create our own destiny by the way we do things. We have to take advantage of opportunities and be responsible for our choices.

This is a country for, of, and by the people not for, of, and by the government. If we turn it over to them we cannot complain about what they're doing because this is a natural course of men and we have to hold their feet to the fire.

I feel very blessed to have been involved with some of the most complex surgical procedures in the history of the world.

There's no such thing as useless knowledge. You never know what doors it's going to open up for you.

The kind of job doesn't matter. The length of time on the job doesn't matter... If you work hard and do your best, you'll be recognized and move onward.