Arrogance Quote by Mehmet Oz

“They (surgeons) worry that praying makes them look weak and lacking in confidence. But what physician can't admit he or she could use help?…

— Allan Hamilton

“Technically, according to the notion of the will of God, there is no such a thing as a competent surgeon.”

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

A surgeon is surrounded by people who are sick, discouraged, afraid, embittered, dying - but also courageous, loving, wise, compassionate and alive.

— Bernie Siegel

“When a surgeon refuses to operate on you because it’s dangerous and unethical, you have no options. Just 'Here’s one more permanent loss to…

— Michael Bihovsky

“There is a saying about surgeons, meant as a reproof: "Sometimes wrong; never in doubt." But this seemed to me their strength. Each day…

— Atul Gawande

“My father, for whose skills as a surgeon I have the deepest respect, says, "The operation with the best outcome is the one you…

— Abraham Verghese

The mind controls so much of the body. We are much more than flesh and blood; we are complex systems. Patients do better when…

— Benjamin Carson

“For years I had convinced myself that, as a doctor, I sacrificed moments with friends, family, and my husband for the greater good. The…

— Kathryn Butler

“A trained surgeon is also a potential killer, and an important bit of the training lies in accepting the fact. Your intent is entirely…

— Diana Gabaldon

Not to employ prayer with my patients was the equivalent of deliberately withholding a potent drug or surgical procedure.

— Larry Dossey

“Surgeons don’t cut you open for fun. They would probably rather be playing rugby or getting very drunk and accusing each other of being…

— Benjamin Daniels

In my experience, surgeons tend to need boatloads of attention.

— Ann Patchett