You disappoint yourself more often by not doing things because of cowardice and temerity than you ever did by doing things that turn out to be wrong.

I believe that the basic attribute of mankind is to look after each other

I studied medicine so I could help others - set a leg or whatever - and it's given me a great deal of satisfaction.

You disappoint yourself more often by not doing things because of cowardice and temerity than you ever did by doing things that turn out to be wrong.

The neglect this implied, the suffering and wasted quality of human life were appalling.

When I've seen an opportunity I haven't sat down and called a committee meeting, We've gone and done it.

To my mind, having a care and concern for others is the highest of the human qualities.