Norman Cousins

Governments are not built to perceive large truths. Only people can perceive great truths. Governments specialize in small and intermediate truths. They have to be instructed by their people in great truths.

The doctor knows that it is the prescription slip itself, even more than what is written on it, that is often the vital ingredient for enabling a patient to get rid of whatever is ailing him.

Ten minutes of genuine belly laughter had an anesthetic effect and would give me at least two hours of pain-free sleep.

Do you prefer that you be right or happy?

Progress begins with the belief that what is necessary is possible.

Nothing is more powerful than an individual acting out their conscience, thus helping bring the collective conscience to life.

In a democracy, the individual enjoys not only the ultimate power but carries the ultimate responsibility.

Each patient carries his own doctor inside him.