Bernard Lown Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bernard Lown.

Bernard Lown (1921-2021) was a renowned American cardiologist and peace activist. He co-invented the defibrillator and developed the direct current defibrillator, revolutionizing the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Lown also played a significant role in establishing the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), an organization that received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985. Throughout his career, he advocated for global disarmament and social justice, emphasizing the interconnections between health and peace. Lown's contributions to medicine and his tireless efforts for a peaceful world have left a lasting impact on both fields.

We must convince each generation that they are transient pas

We must convince each generation that they are transient passengers on this planet earth. It does not belong to them. They are not free to doom generations yet unborn. They are not at liberty to erase humanity's past nor dim its future.

Bernard Lown

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