“We, who should know better, reinforce every patient's desire to hide from the reality of his own mortality.” — Michael J. Collins Death 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… — Michael J. Collins Heart 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… — Michael J. Collins Killing myself 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… — Michael J. Collins Compassion 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… — Michael J. Collins Death 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… — Michael J. Collins Children Copy Share Image
“Why do we always think our pain will be less if we can make others suffer more?” — Michael J. Collins Pain 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… — Michael J. Collins Having sex 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… — Michael J. Collins Doctor Copy Share Image
