Quote of the day
You must have no dependence on your own genius. If you have great talents, industry will improve them; if you have but moderate abilities, industry will supply their deficiency.
Abraham Verghese
Born: 1955 (age 70)
Bio: Abraham Verghese is a physician-author, Professor for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at Stanford University Medical School and Senior Associate Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. He is also the author of three best-selling books, two memoirs and a novel.
Known for:
- Cutting for Stone (2009)
- The Tennis Partner (1999)
- Short Stories (2006)