The physician should look upon the patient as a besieged city and try to rescue him with every means that art and science place at his command. – Alexander of Tralles

C-17s should be ready to go at various military bases around the world packed with water, food, medical supplies, sleeping bags and tents, all prepared to be air dropped in alongside soldiers and doctors to begin relief efforts. – Steven Van Zandt

The only equipment lack in the modern hospital? Somebody to meet you at the entrance with a handshake! – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)