36 Quotes by Kent Brantly

In theory, and I think in practice, I am immune to the strain of Ebola that I was infected with. But there are five different strains of Ebola.

Pray for the people of West Africa. You cannot be apathetic towards people for whom you are earnestly praying.

Just like medicine anywhere else, I get to walk through life with people in the midst sometimes of their most difficult and challenging circumstances they've faced - a terminal diagnosis, bad news, poor prognosis - and also the most joyful times with people, like the birth of a new baby.

I've thought a lot about the moment when I was infected with Ebola.

God blessed me with a peace that surpasses understanding.

I've had time to reflect on what happened to me. Am I the same person I was before Ebola? In a lot of ways, yes. I don't live every moment with a conscious awareness of what I've been through.

I chose a career in medicine because I wanted a tangible skill with which to serve people. And so my role as a physician is my attempt to do that.

Faith is central to my life. I am who I am, I do what I do because of my faith.

I am very convinced that I did not contract Ebola in the isolation unit, because our process is so safe.