Ambroise Paré

I have learned more from my patients than from all the books I have read.

The surgeon must be a good anatomist, for without knowledge of anatomy, he is but a blind man.

The surgeon must be a good diagnostician, for without a correct diagnosis, he cannot cure.

The surgeon must be a good therapist, for without proper treatment, his efforts are in vain.

The surgeon must be a good pharmacist, for he must know how to prepare and administer medicines.

The surgeon must be a good mechanic, for he must know how to use his instruments with skill.

The surgeon must be a good philosopher, for he must understand the nature of man and his diseases.

The surgeon must be a good theologian, for he must understand the will of God.

The surgeon must be a good orator, for he must be able to explain his actions to his patients and their families.

The surgeon must be a good writer, for he must be able to record his observations and discoveries.

The surgeon must be a good teacher, for he must be able to transmit his knowledge to others.

The surgeon must be a good student, for he must always be learning and improving his skills.

The surgeon must be a good citizen, for he must serve his country and his community.

The surgeon must be a good Christian, for he must love God and his neighbor.

The surgeon must be a good man, for without goodness, all his other qualities are in vain.

I have always preferred to save a life than to gain a fortune.

The surgeon's art is a divine art, for it imitates the work of God.

The surgeon must be a man of faith, for he must believe in the power of God to heal.

The surgeon must be a man of hope, for he must never despair, even in the most desperate cases.

The surgeon must be a man of charity, for he must love his patients as himself.