Jack Kevorkian Quotes

I'm trying to knock the medical profession into accepting its responsibilities, and those responsibilities include assisting their patients with death.

I don't enjoy good food. I don't enjoy flashy cars. I don't care if I live in a dump. I don't enjoy good clothes. This is the best I've dressed in months.

The patient's autonomy always, always should be respected, even if it is absolutely contrary - the decision is contrary to best medical advice and what the physician wants.

I will admit, like Socrates and Aristotle and Plato and some other philosophers, that there are instances where the death penalty would seem appropriate.

The patient decides when it's best to go.

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This quote emphasizes the autonomy and decision-making power of the patient in determining when it is appropriate or necessary to seek medical care. It suggests that patients should have agency in managing their health and recognizing their own needs and symptoms, highlighting the importance of patient-centered care.

What looks like enjoyment is the sneer of contempt... -Jack Kevorkian

What looks like enjoyment is the sneer of contempt. That's not a smile.

My ultimate aim is to make euthanasia a positive e... -Jack Kevorkian

My ultimate aim is to make euthanasia a positive experience.

I'm not a romantic.

I'm for absolute autonomy of the individual, and an adult, competent woman has absolute autonomy. It's her choice.

Freedom has a price. Most people aren't willing to... -Jack Kevorkian

Freedom has a price. Most people aren't willing to pay it.

The American people are sheep. They're comfortable, rich, working. It's like the Romans, they're happy with bread and their spectator sports. The Super Bowl means more to them than any right.

Jack Kevorkian Quotes

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