“The mind and body are not separate units, but one integrated system. H...” — Bernie Siegel Quote

“The mind and body are not separate units, but one integrated system. How we act and what we think, eat, and feel are all related to our health. Physicians should be capable of teaching this behavior to patients.”

“I decided to become a surgeon named Bernie who writes books and gives seminars to teach people what he has learned and is still learning about how to deal with life's difficulties.”

“I truly feel the best doctors are ones who are criticized by nurses, patients and family. They do not make excuses and learn from their mistakes.”

“Policy is no longer being written by politicians accountable to the American public. Instead, policies concerning the defense budget, deregulation, health care, public transportation, job training programs, and a host of other crucial areas are now largely written by lobbyists who represent mega corporations.”

“I sit on my duff, smoke cigarettes and watch TV. I'm not exactly a poster girl for healthy living.”

“I think we'd be cutting off our hand to spite our face if we demonize private health care.”