Patch AdamsIt's such a paradox for them to say, Oh, my God, I've thrown away my life, and continue to do that for the last month of their life. I shake them, physically shake them, and say, … ▶371Life
Patch AdamsIt [The Gesundheit Institute] also won't separate the healing arts. All of them work together - traditional medicine and surgery with acupuncture, homeopathy, etc. We want to make… ▶341Thought
Patch AdamsRemember laughing? Laughter enhances the blood flow to the body’s extremities and improves cardiovascular function. Laughter releases endorphins and other natural mood elevating a… ▶364HumorSadness
Patch AdamsThe role of a clown and a physician are the same - it's to elevate the possible and to relieve suffering. ✨ Biography/Personal Quotes. www.imdb.com.376Life
Patch AdamsWe can never get a re-creation of community and heal our society without giving our citizens a sense of belonging.354Humanity
Patch AdamsThe purpose of a doctor or any human in general should not be to simply delay the death of the patient, but to increase the person's quality of life.321DeathHumanityLife
Patch AdamsIf you focus on the problem, you can’t see the solution. Never focus on the problem.292Politics
Patch AdamsOne cannot separate the health of the individual from the health of the community, from the health of the world.326Thought
Patch AdamsAt the age of 18, I made up my mind to never have another bad day in my life. I dove into a endless sea of gratitude from which I've never emerged. ✨ Biography/Personal Quot… ▶282LifeThought
Patch AdamsWaiting in line is a great opportunity to meet people, daydream, or play.3610Humanity
Patch AdamsWe need to start treating the patient as well as the disease. ✨ Patch Adams. www.imdb.com. 1998.271Hope
Patch AdamsSpread joy. Chase your wildest dreams.3610Reading
Patch AdamsLaughter boosts the immune system and helps the body fight off disease, cancer cells as well as viral, bacterial and other infections. Being happy is the best cure of all diseases!339Humor
Patch AdamsThe most radical act anyone can commit is to be happy.263Politics
Patch AdamsI'd say that I think the most revolutionary act that you can commit in our society today is to be happy.285HumanityThought
Patch AdamsUnlike a lot of people, I don't feel powerless. I know I can do something. But anyone can do something, it's not about being special. It's about deciding to do it - to dive into w… ▶308HumanityPolitics
Patch AdamsEvery human being has an impact on another.264Humanity
Patch AdamsThe Gesundheit Institute is a pie in the face of greed - by taking the most expensive thing in America, health care, and giving it away for free.288Sadness
Patch AdamsI want to live in a world where people become famous because of their work for peace and justice and care. I want the famous to be inspiring; their lives an example of what every … ▶277HumanityLove
Patch AdamsHumor is an antidote to all ills. ✨ Patch Adams (1998). Gesundheit!: Bringing Good Health to You, the Medical System, and Society through Physician Service, Complementary Th… ▶289HumanityHumor
Patch AdamsNature tops the list of potent tranquilizers and stress reducers. The mere sound of moving water has been shown to lower blood pressure. ✨ Patch Adams, M.D. (1998). Gesundhe… ▶256HumanityHumor
Patch AdamsPlease give your life to peace, justice and care.2910Life
Patch AdamsWe need each other, deeper than anyone ever dares to admit even to themselves. I think it is a genetic imperative that we huddle together and hold on to each other. There is no qu… ▶279LifeThought
Patch AdamsIf you want to change the world, then be your own focus for a celebration of life. Really, fundamentally, at the very core of your being, be thankful you are alive, that you've go… ▶181LifeTime
Patch AdamsJump for joy as we accomplish the dreams we adore.259Philosophy
Patch AdamsFaith can have a profound impact on health. It is a very personal experience of thought and surrender, which can comfort in every situation. Faith is free and available to all peo… ▶182HopeHumanityLife
Patch AdamsExcellence in health means devoting your life to ending poverty.175Life
Patch AdamsKindness Day? Kindness Day? Do you suppose if we were kind and enthusiastic for centuries uninterruptedly, that someone would create 'Nasty, Indifferent Day'?143Humor
Patch AdamsBecause we are interested in promoting wellness, we will integrate medicine with performing arts, arts and crafts, agriculture, recreation, nature, and social service.198Truth
Patch AdamsI think my government are fascists. I feel that if we don't change from a society that worships money and power over to one that worships compassion and generosity, there is no ho… ▶144HopeHumanityLove
