Jack Kevorkian Quotes
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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.
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I didn't do this for other people; I did this for me. I fought for this right for me - does that sound selfish?
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I'm not radical.
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What I think a doctor should do is prevent disease, by any means necessary.
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What are friends? Some people are nice. Some people aren't. There are some I'm fairly close with... we talk.
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None of them want to delay. Understand that. None of them.
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Fear controls you.
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My religion centers in different areas than what's considered conventional religion.
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All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right.
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The law doesn't create a right.
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My intent was to carry out my duty as a doctor, to end their suffering. Unfortunately, that entailed, in their cases, ending of the life.
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I don't persuade to suicide.
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I knew I was getting into one of the most illegal things in the world. It was the right thing to do.
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Everyone is going to die.
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My ultimate aim is to make euthanasia a positive experience.
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Not one has shown an iota of fear of death. They want to end this agony.
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Rotten travesty. Yeah. Send me to jail for contempt. Try that. Go ahead.
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What looks like enjoyment is the sneer of contempt. That's not a smile.
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You've gotta know what death is to know life!
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I'm not a romantic.
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Many support what I am doing.
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I'm not the kind of guy who has best friends.
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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.
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Among doctors in general, I think more than half support what I'm doing.