Paul Farmer
Co-founder of Partners In Health, focused on infectious diseases in poor countries, said 'The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.'
Quotes by Paul Farmer
We must never give up on the idea that we can make a difference.
The poor are not a problem to be solved, but a resource to be tapped.
To treat a disease, you must first understand its social context.
The world is not flat. It's full of mountains, and we have to climb them.
We have to be willing to do whatever it takes to save a life.
The greatest privilege of my life has been to work with the poor.
If you want to make a difference, you have to be willing to get your hands dirty.
The only way to fight injustice is with justice.
We must never forget that behind every statistic is a human being.
The best medicine is love and compassion.
To be a doctor is to be an advocate for the poor.
The world is not divided into rich and poor, but into those who care and those who don't.
We have to be willing to challenge the powerful.
The greatest joy in life is to serve others.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
The only way to achieve health equity is to address social injustice.
We must never lose hope, even in the face of despair.
The measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members.
My patients are my teachers.
We have to be willing to take risks for the sake of justice.