Christiaan Barnard

There is no greater satisfaction than to give someone a second chance at life.

The human spirit is incredibly resilient, even in the face of adversity.

The responsibility of a doctor is immense, and it should never be taken lightly.

We must learn from our mistakes, and use them to improve our future.

The heart is a symbol of love, and it is our duty to protect it.

We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

The greatest discoveries often come from unexpected places.

Never underestimate the power of a single individual to make a difference.

The human body is a miracle, and we are privileged to work with it.

Compassion is the cornerstone of good medical practice.

Every day is an opportunity to learn something new.

The heart is a pump, and a very simple one at that. The brain is a computer, and a very complex one. I'm not sure which is more important.

I've often wondered if the first man to eat an oyster was brave or just very hungry.

If you want to be a surgeon, you must have a strong stomach and a weak conscience.

The only thing worse than a patient who complains is a patient who doesn't.

I'm not saying I'm a genius, but I did manage to put a new heart in a man. How many people can say that?

My greatest fear is that one day I'll wake up and find out I'm a patient.

Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability.

They say the first heart transplant was a miracle. I say it was a lot of hard work and a bit of luck.

I've never met a patient who didn't think they knew more than the doctor.