“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.

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