"A man is only as rich as the number of children he fathers. After all, what else do we leave behind in this world..." ― Abraham Verghese From Abraham Verghese Physician Added on 1/31/2026 About Abraham Verghese Abraham Verghese is an Ethiopian-American physician and author. He is known for work in medicine, narrative writing, and bestselling novels. Born: 1955-05-30 View all quotes from Abraham Verghese