They were saying you would be a tremendous addition to the military, and we can get you into West Point with a full scholarship. And I simply said, I want to be a doctor. I really appreciate it.

I think God's a pretty fair guy.

There is no fulfillment in things whatsoever. And I think one of the reasons that depression reigns supreme amongst the rich and famous is some of them thought that maybe those things would bring them happiness. But what, in fact, does is having a cause, having a passion. And that's really what gives life's true meaning.

I think of success as reaching beyond ourselves and helping other people in specific ways.

By reading so much, my vocabulary automatically improved along with my comprehension.

The outstanding doctor constantly emphasized the humanitarian aspect of medical care.

People are starving for that coming out of Washington. And it's not a Democrat thing or a Republican thing. I think it's a politician thing.