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
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
I'm looking for a world where love will no longer be extraordinary. Patch Adams extraordinarylonglove 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
Unlike 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 work for peace and justice and care for everybody on the planet. Patch Adams caredecidedive 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
When you left the house today, you had the intention of putting clothes on and you did. You didn't try to put your pants on today. You simply put them on. The same has to hold for all of our intentions. We don't try to be more loving partners. We make the intention, and we act on it. Patch Adams actclothehold 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
Is letting our children watch TV a form of child abuse? If our children grow up knowing everything about Britney Spears and nothing about nature or faith, about anything, is that not a form of child abuse? Patch Adams abusebritneychild 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
