Margaret Houlihan

"Inspiration is found in the resilience of others."

"Relationships require honesty above all else."

"Solitude is where I find my strength."

"A woman has to work twice as hard to be taken half as seriously."

"I didn't come to Korea to make friends; I came to do my job."

"Perfection isn't just my goal, it's my standard."

"A nurse's duty never ends, even when her shift does."

"I've learned that survival requires discipline and unwavering focus."

"There's no room for sentiment in surgery."

"A woman must be her own champion."

"Order and structure are what keep us from falling apart."

"I expect excellence from myself and everyone around me."

"Love is a luxury none of us can afford in war."

"You either have integrity or you don't."

"Patience is a virtue I've never had time for."

"Real strength comes from knowing what you want and taking it."

"A good nurse never forgets that lives depend on her decisions."

"I won't apologize for expecting the best."

"Duty is what separates us from chaos."

"Every decision I make could mean the difference between life and death."

"A woman's ambition is only limited by her own doubt."

"I've survived worse than heartbreak."

"Beauty fades, but competence is forever."

"There's honor in doing what needs to be done, even when no one's watching."

"I don't need a man to complete me; I'm already complete."

"Professional excellence is my religion."

"Time is the one thing we can never get back."

"Knowledge is power, and I intend to have plenty of both."

"A woman must never let anyone see her cry."

"Order is what separates civilization from anarchy."