We are a breathtakingly alienated people... One of my props is the world's largest underpants. I've had the president of Costa Rica in my underpants with me. Patch Adams alienatebreathtakinglycosta Change image and share on social
At 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. Patch Adams agebadday Change image and share on social
Wearing underwear on the outside of your clothes can turn a tedious trip to the store for a forgotten carton of milk into an amusement park romp. Patch Adams amusementcartonclothe Change image and share on social
What I really want is a world where no one alive can remember what the word 'war' means. That's my goal. Patch Adams alivegoalmean Change image and share on social
If we don't change from a world society that worships money and power to one that worships compassion and generosity, I think we'll be extinct by mid-century. I don't say that as an alarmist or as a pessimist. Patch Adams alarmistcenturychange share on social
It is inexcusable that the richest country in the world does not take care of all of its people. We don't consider ourselves idealistic; we're thoughtfully trying to make a beautiful health care model. Patch Adams beautifulcarecountry share on social
You've got to know what you want. This is central to acting on your intentions. When you know what you want, you realize that all there is left then is time management. You'll manage your time to achieve your goals because you clearly know what you're trying to achieve in your life. Patch Adams achieveactcentral share on social
The medium of response in America is fame; that's how a person that bounces a ball can make millions of dollars, and a school teacher with no fame makes $35,000. Patch Adams 000americaball Change image and share on social
I entered medicine to use it as a vehicle for social change. Patch Adams changeentermedicine Change image and share on social
The role of a clown and a physician are the same - it's to elevate the possible and to relieve suffering. Patch Adams clownelevatephysician Change image and share on social