"Yesterday misspent can't be recall'dVanity makes beauty contemptibleWisdom is more valuable than riches." ― 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