“Science is a first-rate piece of furniture for a man's upper chamber, ...” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote

“Science is a first-rate piece of furniture for a man's upper chamber, if he has common sense on the ground-floor. But if a man hasn't got plenty of good common sense, the more science he has, the worse for his patient.”

“We do not quit playing because we grow old, we grow old because we quit playing.”

“Don't you stay at home of evenings? Don't you love a cushioned seat in a corner, by the fireside, with your slippers on your feet?”

“The four characteristics of humanism are curiosity, a free mind, belief in good taste, and belief in the human race.”

“Sometimes people make things difficult and complicated, but if you are consistent, focus on what makes you successful, take notes along the way, and work on the things that you need to improve, good things happen.”

“I do believe in the old saying, 'What does not kill you makes you stronger.' Our experiences, good and bad, make us who we are. By overcoming difficulties, we gain strength and maturity.”