Brain Quote by Sylvester Stallone
“The only thing that I haven't done is perform brain surgery on myself. I've been very, very lucky. I've spared Shakespeare undue stress by not doing that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Survival, 1995
He’s grateful for luck and avoids self‑inflicted harm, humorously noting he spares Shakespeare from stress by not attempting brain surgery on himself.
In simple terms: Luck saved him from self‑harm.
Key Takeaway
Avoid risky self‑experiments.
Themes
humor
gratitude
self‑care
risk
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
humorous
inspirational
When to use this quote
- medical decisions
- risk assessment
- creative writing
- personal safety planning
Key Concepts
psychology
health
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal risks are you avoiding?
- How does humor help cope with fear?
A Different Perspective
Humor may downplay serious health risks.
![“I never felt inspired to write this book [ I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse?], like I did with the cat or dog book; I felt compelled. At the time (May 1999), I was planning to write and illustrate an altogether different memoir, a book about my decision whether or not to have a baby.” quote by Suzy Becker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/83a/suzy-becker-38888_baby_i-never-felt-inspired-to-write-this-book_604243.jpg)
![“'Why do you think it is...', I asked Dr. Cook ... 'that brain surgery, above all else-even rocket science-gets singled out as the most challenging of human feats, the one demanding the utmost of human intelligence?' [Dr. Cook answered,] 'No margin for error.'” quote by Michael J. Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e7/michael-j-fox-1653_brain_why-do-you-think-it-is-i-asked-dr-cook-t_431339.jpg)
