Miranda Bailey

"Don't give up on yourself."

"You're exactly where you need to be."

"Love fiercely."

"You're going to make it."

"You're a surgeon, act like one."

"Own your mistakes. That's how you grow."

"The key to a good life is knowing when to hold on and when to let go."

"You have to be willing to fail to succeed."

"Pick a specialty, commit to it, and be the best at it."

"Medicine isn't just about the medicine. It's about the person."

"A good day is when nobody dies and you get to go home."

"You can't save everyone, but you have to try."

"Standing in the door is not coming in."

"Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is ask for help."

"Work hard. Be professional. Show up on time."

"Life is short. Make it count."

"Your family is your foundation."

"Don't make excuses. Make changes."

"The only way through is forward."

"You have to know who you are before you can know who you want to be."

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

"Being scared is part of the job. Deal with it."

"You're going to be great, but only if you decide to be."

"A good surgeon knows when to operate and when to observe."

"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans."

"Respect your patients. They're trusting you with their lives."

"You learn more from your failures than your successes."

"Keep moving forward, even when it's hard."

"A true friend tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear."

"The power is within you."