My lectures were highly esteemed, but my operations less thought of, so that I am of opinion that my operations rather kept down my practice, than increased it.

It is the surgeon’s duty to tranquillize the temper, to beget cheerfulness, and to impart confidence of recovery.

If you are too fond of new remedies, first you will not cure your patients; secondly, you will have no patients to cure.

I have made many mistakes myself; in learning the anatomy of the eye I dare say, I have spoiled a hatfull; the best surgeon, like the best general, is he who makes the fewest mistakes.

The simple truth? History was never simply history. If it was anything it was another collar—another means to control.

The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight.

I think happiness is a combination of pleasure, engagement and meaningfulness.

I love being married. I was single for a long time, and I just got so sick of finishing my own sentences.

I could sit here in the tribunes and watch Michelle Kwan skate for hours.

It sounds simple, of course, but personally I can think of no more mentally arduous task than making music.

the mistakes you regret the most in your life are the ones you didn't commit when you had the chance

Bankruptcies increase 18 percent to 42 percent above the national average

I couldn't think of another city in the world that lined its streets with stone leviathans honoring failed rebels against the state.

The TV weatherman has always been one of the best, most secure jobs. They change anchors, they change the set, producers come and go. But the weather person hangs on forever!