Patch Adams Quotes

Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute in 1971. Each year he organizes volunteers from around the world to travel to various countries where they dress as clowns to bring humor to orphans, patients, and other people.Adams is currently based in Urbana, Illinois. In collaboration with the institute, he promotes an alternative health care model not funded by insurance policies. Wikipedia  

✵ 28. May 1945  •  Other names P. Adams
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Famous Patch Adams Quotes

“People hunger for love, and clowning is a trick to get love close.”

Patch Adams

As quoted in &quot;Patch Adams and clowns spreading laughter at hospital&quot; (2 March 2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gtw5nzgYpA <br class="br">Context: You know, it&#x27;s always the same. I&#x27;ve clowned in 81 countries. People hunger for love, and clowning is a trick to get love close. As a clown I can do things that people are too frightened of Love to allow you to do.

“Take a close look at the part that "love" plays in your life. Make an inventory of love: people, things, ideas, experiences. Try to live your gratitude.”

Patch Adams

Source: House Calls: How we can all heal the world one visit at a time (1998), p. 10

“I have often found that mental patients who are given love, creativity, and community find the peace that they are reaching out for.”

Patch Adams

Source: House Calls: How we can all heal the world one visit at a time (1998), p. 121

Patch Adams Quotes

“I want to be an agent of change to a loving world — so I will be radiant.”

Patch Adams

As quoted in "Patch Adams and clowns spreading laughter at hospital" (2 March 2016)
Context: Any can do it — BE RADIANT! Make the decision. I want to be an agent of change to a loving world — so I will be radiant.

“Imagination is an infinite resource that cannot be diminished by overuse or underuse.”

Patch Adams

Source: House Calls: How we can all heal the world one visit at a time (1998), p. 58

“The medical professionals are a lot more comfortable calling it "depression" than calling it "loneliness."”

Patch Adams

&quot;Conferenza con Patch Adams a Reggio Emilia&quot; arcoiris tv (27 March 2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0goppIcodJo

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