Sherwin Nuland

Medicine American 1930 – 2014 102 quotes

Surgeon and writer on death and medicine, quoted 'The human race has always had to confront the problem of death.'

Quotes by Sherwin Nuland

The heart mends itself in mysterious ways.

The Uncertain Art 2007

As a surgeon, I've learned that control is an illusion.

How We Die 1994

Laughter is the best medicine, until it's not.

Speech excerpt 2001

Our bodies are stories written in cells.

The Wisdom of the Body 1999

In illness, we discover our true strength.

The Uncertain Art 2007

The end of life is the beginning of legacy.

How We Die 1994

Immunity is nature's quiet revolution.

The Wisdom of the Body 1999

Doctors must remember: We treat people, not diseases.

Interview quote 2007

A witty surgeon: 'I cut to the chase—literally.'

Anecdote in memoir 2001

Life's meaning unfolds in moments of vulnerability.

How We Die 1994

The brain's resilience is a marvel of evolution.

The Wisdom of the Body 1999

Facing death, we find life's true priorities.

The Uncertain Art 2007

Medicine without ethics is butchery.

How We Die 1994

Humor in the OR: 'This patient's heart is set on recovery.'

Speech excerpt 2001

Personal reflection: My scalpel hands tremble less with age.

Letter 2010

The art of healing is timeless.

The Wisdom of the Body 1999

In every patient, a universe of stories.

The Uncertain Art 2007

Last words: 'I've seen enough to know wonder never ends.'

Deathbed 2014

Politics of health: Equity is the ultimate cure.

Interview 2001

Surgery's wisdom: Sometimes, doing nothing is the boldest act.

How We Die 1994