“We were learning that all the training and all the caring in the world were not going to solve every problem. This wasn't medical school. We weren't going to ace every exam. Silver-haired professors weren't going to pat us on… — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“We, who should know better, reinforce every patient's desire to hide from the reality of his own mortality.” — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“And of course she's sad about losing her leg, but she says it's made her realise how many things she hasn't lost...it's like a… — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“At times it felt like I was killing myself. And yet the only thing I could recall at that moment was how much fun… — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“We were learning that all the training and all the caring in the world were not going to solve every problem. This wasn't medical… — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“It was the first time I had ever seen someone die, and it wasn't what I expected...I stood there waiting for something momentous to… — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“I'm starting to realize that I can't be a child forever, that I don't want to be a child forever. I've had my turn,… — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“How long have you two been married?” I asked her. “One month—today!” she answered with a little smile. “Well,” I said, “you have a… — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“I'm taking inorganic chem and physics not because I want to but because I have to. Not every doctor wants to be a scientist.… — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
“Why do we always think our pain will be less if we can make others suffer more?” — Michael J. Collins Copy Share Image
