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Here’s a summary table of key quotes from "An Anthropologist on Mars" by Oliver Sacks:

Quote	Explanation
"The brain is an extraordinary thing, and yet it is a fragile thing."	Sacks reflects on the complexity and vulnerability of the human brain, which can be both incredibly powerful and easily disrupted.
"I am not a 'patient'—I am a person, with a life, a history, a character."	This quote highlights Sacks' view that individuals are more than their medical conditions; they are shaped by their full life stories.
"The ability to shift one's perspective is what makes us human."	Sacks discusses the unique human capacity to change how we see the world, essential for both survival and understanding.
"It is in the nature of human beings to try to make sense of things."	He points out the human drive to understand and find meaning, even in complex or bewildering circumstances.
"The brain...is a mysterious and infinite thing, and it never ceases to surprise me."	Sacks emphasizes his awe and fascination with the brain's vast complexity and the continual surprises it holds for science.
"I am not interested in curing people, but in understanding them."	Sacks reflects on his unique approach as a doctor and researcher, prioritizing understanding individuals over simply seeking cures.
"There is always something new to discover."	This quote speaks to Sacks’ lifelong passion for exploration and discovery, especially in the context of neurological conditions.
"The thing I find most extraordinary is how people make sense of their disabilities."	He is fascinated by the resilience of individuals, particularly how they adapt and create meaning from their neurological challenges.
"A person is not just the sum of their parts, but the sum of their experiences."	Sacks highlights his belief that a person’s identity and understanding cannot be reduced to just their biological or medical state.
"What I have learned from my patients is that there are many ways of being human."	Sacks reflects on the diversity of human experience and how his patients have taught him that humanity is defined by a wide array of perspectives.

These quotes capture Oliver Sacks' perspective on the brain, human experience, and the uniqueness of each individual’s journey, particularly in the context of neurological conditions. Through his observations, Sacks demonstrates how empathy and understanding are central to both medicine and life.