Feelings aroused by the touch of someones hand, the sound of music, the smell of a flower, a beautiful sunset, a work of art, love, laughter, hope and faith - all work on both the unconscious and the conscious aspects of the self, and they have physiological consequences as well.

I had patients who didn't die because they had too many pets to try to find homes for. It's why women live longer than men with the same health problems.

The doctor that acts out of love doesn't burn out. He or she may get tired physically, but not emotionally.

Several of our children have married outside my faith. Would I prefer they marry within their religion? Yes, because I know that marrying outside the family faith will very likely bring them more problems-but not from me. My job is to accept them and love them, not to criticize them and make their lives more difficult.

Hoping means seeing that the outcome you want is possible and then working for it.

Inspiration is the greatest gift because it opens your life to many new possibilities. Each day becomes more meaningful, and your life is enhanced when your actions are guided by what inspires you.

By disregarding intuition in favor of science, or science in favor of instincts, we limit ourselves.