Michael DeBakey
A pioneering heart surgeon who developed many surgical techniques for treating cardiovascular diseases.
Most quoted
"The meaning of life is not found in material possessions or worldly achievements, but in the love we share, the compassion we show, and the contributions we make to humanity."
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"Science and spirituality are not mutually exclusive; they are two different lenses through which we can perceive the profound mysteries of the universe."
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"Beauty is not merely superficial; it is an expression of harmony, balance, and the inherent goodness that resides within us and in the world around us."
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All quotes by Michael DeBakey (390)
We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
The human heart is a miracle of engineering.
A good surgeon is always learning from his mistakes.
Mentorship is crucial for the next generation of doctors.
If you want to live a long life, choose your parents carefully.
The best way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not.
A surgeon is a man who is always cutting his way out of trouble.
The only difference between a good surgeon and a bad surgeon is that a good surgeon knows when not to operate.
Medicine is an art, not a science. The science is only the tool.
I've always said that if you want to be a good surgeon, you have to be a little bit crazy.
The patient is always right, even when he's wrong.
The only thing worse than a bad doctor is a good doctor who thinks he's God.
I've never met a patient I didn't like, but I've met a few I didn't want to operate on.
The human body is a wonderful machine, but it's not perfect. That's why we have surgeons.
If you're going to be a surgeon, you have to have a strong stomach and a weak mind.
The only thing I regret about my career is that I didn't have more time to operate.
I've always believed that the best way to learn is by doing. And the best way to do is by operating.
The operating room is my sanctuary. It's where I feel most at home.
I've always said that a surgeon is only as good as his last operation.
The most important thing a surgeon can have is good judgment. And a steady hand.
Contemporaries of Michael DeBakey
Other Medicines born within 50 years of Michael DeBakey (1908–2008).