Christiaan Barnard

Medicine South African 1922 – 2001 349 quotes

Performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant, marking a major milestone in medical history.

Quotes by Christiaan Barnard

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.

One Life 1969

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.

One Life 1969

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

One Life 1969

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

One Life 1969

The unexamined life is not worth living.

One Life 1969

The heart of a man is a mystery, but it is a mystery worth exploring.

One Life 1969

Every day is a second chance.

One Life 1969

The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention, your love, your concern.

One Life 1969

What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.

One Life 1969

The human heart is a symbol of love, life, and courage.

One Life 1969

To save a life is to save the world.

One Life 1969

The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.

One Life 1969

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

One Life 1969

The heart is the drum of life.

One Life 1969

Every beat of the heart is a testament to life.

One Life 1969

The human spirit is indomitable.

One Life 1969

We are all connected by the beating of our hearts.

One Life 1969

The heart is a symbol of hope and resilience.

One Life 1969

I have always believed that if you want to be successful, you must be prepared to take risks. And I have taken many risks in my life.

Private correspondence

The greatest challenge in medicine is not just to prolong life, but to improve the quality of life.

Diary entry