Michael Greger Quotes

As I've met clinicians in my travels, time after time I've been inspired to hear why people went into medicine: to apply their way-above-average minds (and hearts) to work that's beyond most people's capacity, and perhaps save a few lives.

I take care of everybody. I'm either hugging you or making sure that you're not sick, because my backpack has every kind of medicine in it.

I've never made a penny being a doctor, so that makes it not a job. My sense of a doctor is that one is a presence caring for health. So I'm never not a doctor. People call me from all over the world who are hurting, and I care for them. Chatting is what more people want than anything.

I came up in a family oriented towards the sick, so I always felt an obligation for doing something.

A surgeon is surrounded by people who are sick, discouraged, afraid, embittered, dying - but also courageous, loving, wise, compassionate and alive.

When grandpa was ill and could've died, I would have swapped all my record sales so he could get well. He is the reason I am a singer. He was my best friend growing up.

My major influence was my ten years older sister.

First of all, I try to be a positive role model.

You just can't take the doctor out of you.

He is the best physician who is the most ingenious inspirer of hope.

If thou wouldst help others, deal with them as though they were what they should be

I believe that love gives you the freedom and power to share your best self and to inspire others.

I would not have had the same personal commitment to Alzheimer's disease if it had not been for my mother and my upbringing.

My mom has always been that person who keeps me grounded, and my two younger sisters are always cheering me on.

In one way, I want to heal people.

I wouldn't be were I am now without my parents.

My mom is my biggest cheerleader.

I use my experience to comfort and support others for whom life has no hope.

My family played a big part of my success.

I love to take care of people, which is why I went to nursing school.

My dad was always a motivation, even when he wasn't there.

My family, especially my mother is my biggest strength. She has helped me through so much in life.

My father has always been a big influence in my life.

Each of us can provide a positive example to others in our lives, and that's powerful. When I visit those with difficult health conditions, I do my best to provide them with positive motivation because I know I was so inspired by people who showed support for me.

Even though she's my younger sister, Becky's definitely a role model in my life. She's the most genuinely positive person I've ever met.