The physician's ability to reassure the patient is a major factor in activating the body's own healing system.

To be able to rise from the earth; to be able, from a station in outer space, to see the relationship of the planet earth to other planets; to be able to contemplate the billions of factors in precise and beautiful combination that make human existence possible; to be able to dwell on an encounter of the human brain and spirit with the universe

A casual attitude toward human hurt and pain is the surest sign of educational failure.

Words have to be crafted, not sprayed. They need to be fitted together with infinite care.

The growth of the human mind is still high adventure, in many ways the highest adventure on earth.

I have learned never to underestimate the capacity of the human mind and body to regenerate - even when prospects seem most wretched. The life force may be the least understood force on earth.

An adequate share of humor and laughter represents an essential part of the diet of the healthy person.