Ben Carson

Surgery is not just about cutting; it's about healing the whole person.

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.

I never would have been able to perform the first successful separation of conjoined twins joined at the head without the grace of God.

Think big and kick ass in life.

We need to understand that adversarial situations don't just happen; they are created.

In medicine, precision is everything; one wrong move can change a life forever.

Poverty is not a destiny; it's a state of mind.

The Bible is the greatest book ever written.

Neurosurgery requires not just skill, but faith and perseverance.

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

Compassion is the chief law of human existence.

In the OR, every second counts; it's a battle against time and biology.

Greatness is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered.

I believe that God has a plan for everyone.

Medicine teaches us humility; the body is a mystery we can never fully solve.

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.

The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles.

As a surgeon, I've seen miracles happen when hope is combined with action.

Freedom is not free; it requires vigilance.

Reading is the gateway to knowledge and imagination.