You asked me if I believe in Fate. Well, Jane, I believe there are certain moments in one’s life that defy understanding, moments that are rare and special and precious.

H.G. Wells

I met a fascinating woman. In her company, I’ve begun to feel all too human. But, as we both know, what I truly am is an animal. There is no redemption for my soul no matter the cost. I must be true to my nature.

Stevenson

I know why you're single. It's because you're a goddess, searching for your equal and you'll settle for no less.

Stevenson

When I met you, I must admit I was first drawn to your beauty... and then it was your kindness that emerged as your most luminous feature. But now I see that you are the sum of many parts, with your mind leading the way. I am completely blinded by you, Ms. Walker.

H.G. Wells

We can talk Science all day but I don't think you can take Fate and Destiny out of the equation. I think you were always supposed to come to New York. You and I were always supposed to meet. Because if this was just a mistake in the fabric of time... that would suck.

Jane Walker

The only reason our brains tell us we're flawed is so that we can find a way to be better.

Brooke

Sometimes I fear the drive to do what I do doesn't always come from the place of heroism...It's about power, isn't it? Control. Who lives, who dies.

Stevenson

I knew you were too good to be true... Looks, accent, charm, AND a surgeon? Oh, I know your type. Brotherhood of the Insufferable Hero Complex. Slice first, ask questions later.

Brooke

There's an addictive quality to it, knowing their life is in your hands

Stevenson

...you're completely in the moment. A human being lying in front of you...their body open, their heart beating. Yes, you have your talent and your training but it's your instinct, your courage, and precision. Surgery is primal.

Brooke

What you do is a form of performance. In my work, I spend most of my time thinking. I wonder in a thousand different directions and then, only when I'm as ready as I'll ever be, then I test

Brooke

Brooke: There's still so much we have to discover.
Stevenston: And so little we can do to fix what goes wrong.

Time After Time Quotes

You write about life without actually living it.

Stevenson

In five generations, utopia will have come to pass. That's where I belong.

H.G. Wells