Margaret Houlihan

"I don't have time for art, but I appreciate those who do."

"Science and medicine are humanity's greatest achievements."

"Music is the language of the soul."

"Faith is personal; respect is professional."

"I lead with integrity, even when it's costly."

"Work gives me purpose when life seems purposeless."

"Dreams of peace are what I hold onto."

"Humor in the darkest moments is survival."

"I find beauty in resilience and determination."

"Death teaches you to value life."

"Perseverance is the only guarantee of success."

"I'm grateful for my team every single day."

"Creativity in medicine saves lives."

"Justice is what we fight for, even if imperfectly."

"I refuse to become bitter, despite everything."

"A woman has to work twice as hard to get half the credit around here."

"I didn't come to Korea to play nursemaid to a bunch of overgrown children."

"Sometimes you have to be tough to survive, and there's nothing wrong with that."

"A lady doesn't discuss such things, but I will anyway because someone needs to set the record straight."

"Order and discipline are what separate civilization from chaos."

"I've learned that in war, you have to be practical above all else."

"Men always think they know better, but I've yet to meet one who actually does."

"Self-respect comes before anything else in life."

"I run a tight ship because standards matter, regardless of where you are."

"Love is a luxury we can't afford in this place, but we try anyway."

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome through determination."

"You can't change the world, but you can change how you respond to it."

"A good day is when nobody dies on your shift and you still have your sanity."

"The key to survival is staying organized and keeping your wits about you."

"I believe in earning respect, not demanding it."