Cristina Yang

"Humor is how we survive the darkness."

"Every person has inherent value and dignity."

"Strength is quiet. It doesn't need to be loud."

"I'm afraid of mediocrity more than failure."

"Power is given by those around you."

"Money enables freedom. That's why I work."

"Health is everything until you lose it."

"Adventure requires risk. I'm willing to take it."

"Imagination separates good surgeons from great ones."

"I'm inspired by people who refuse to give up."

"Relationships demand honesty above all else."

"Solitude lets you think clearly."

"A leader leads by example, not by decree."

"I'm grateful for every opportunity to operate."

"Creativity emerges from dedication, not inspiration."

"I'm not where I need to be yet, but I'm getting there."

"You don't have to be the best to be great."

"I'm competitive. It's who I am."

"Excellence is not a destination; it's a journey."

"Dance it out."

"I need to learn, I need to grow, I need to be challenged."

"The only way out is through."

"Be the person you want to become."

"Surgery is my love language."

"I'm living my best life, one surgery at a time."

"You can't fail if you don't try, but you also can't succeed."

"Ambition is not a dirty word."

"I thrive on challenge."

"Knowledge is power, but ambition is everything."

"Take risks. That's how you live."