"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."
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Quotes by Patch Adams
Patch Adams, born on May 28, 1945, is a renowned American physician, clown, and social activist best known for championing the importance of humor and compassion in healthcare. Inspired by his own experiences with mental health and loss, he co-founded the Gesundheit! Institute, advocating for a holistic approach to medicine that emphasizes joy and laughter as healing tools. Adams' unorthodox methods and dedication to patient-centered care have influenced healthcare practices worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy that bridges the gap between medicine and humanity.
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"I've never made a penny being a doctor, so that makes it not a job. My sense of a doctor is that one is a presence caring for health. So I'm never not a doctor. People call me from all over the world who are hurting, and I care for them. Chatting is what more people want than anything."
Patch Adams"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