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

It makes little difference how many university courses or degrees a person may own. If he cannot use words to move an idea from one point to another, his education is incomplete.

Intelligence and the spirit of adventure can be combined to create new energies, and out of these energies may come exciting and rewarding new prospects.

Each patient carries his own doctor inside him.

If there is a conflict between the easy drift of prosperity and the ordeal of peace, the ordeal of peace comes first.

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

A book is like a piece of rope; it takes on meaning only in connection with the things it holds together.