I have little tolerance for incompetence, sloppy thinking, and laziness.

- Michael E. Debakey

Good information is the best medicine.

- Michael E. Debakey

I think human beings have an innate desire to help each other. And whether you're in medicine or anything else, if you see someone that you can help.…

- Michael E. Debakey

Studying music encourages self-discipline and diligence, traits that carry over into intellectual pursuits and that lead to effective study and work …

- Michael E. Debakey

An inquiring, analytical mind; an unquenchable thirst for new knowledge; and a heartfelt compassion for the ailing - these are prominent traits among…

- Michael E. Debakey

Often a healing takes place in ourselves as we pray for the healing of others.

- Michael E. Debakey

The natural history of science is the study of the unknown. If you fear it you're not going to study it and you're not going to make any progress.

- Michael E. Debakey

Real success requires respect for and faithfulness to the highest human values-honesty, integrity, self-discipline, dignity, compassion, humility, co…

- Michael E. Debakey