Derek Shepherd

"People are complicated. Medicine is simple."

"You earn respect by being respectful."

"The body has its own intelligence."

"Never give up on the people you love."

"Patience is a virtue surgeons must have."

"You're only as good as your last surgery."

"Life is too short to waste on regrets."

"The strongest people are those who help others."

"You have to want it more than anything else."

"Dreams are what keep us going."

"The mind can heal the body."

"You're never too old to learn something new."

"Great leaders inspire others to be great."

"There's always a way if you're willing to find it."

"The truth may hurt, but it's always better than a lie."

"You can't control everything in life."

"The best moments are the unexpected ones."

"Kindness costs nothing but means everything."

"You have to believe in the impossible to achieve it."

"Every day is a chance to be better than yesterday."

"The heart is the most important organ to protect."

"Excellence requires sacrifice and dedication."

"You can't help everyone, but you can help someone."

"The greatest surgery is prevention."

"Life isn't about the destination, it's about the journey."

"You have to trust your instincts."

"The power to change your life is within you."

"Time heals all wounds, but love heals faster."

"Be the best version of yourself every single day."

"The only failure is giving up."