Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Christiaan Barnard Quote “I don't believe medical discoveries are doing much to advance human life. As fast as we create ways to extend it we are inventing ways to shorten it.” ~ Christiaan Barnard (1922-2001) South African cardiac surgeon, performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant Altruist , Death , Health , Utopia Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Christiaan Barnard quote is found in these categories: Altruist quotes Death quotes Health quotes Utopia quotes About Christiaan Barnard Bio of Christiaan Barnard Quotations by Christiaan Barnard Books by/about Christiaan Barnard Christiaan Barnard videos Christiaan Barnard on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Christiaan Barnard