Jack Kevorkian quotes

My ultimate aim is to make euthanasia a positive experience.

My ultimate aim is to make euthanasia a positive experience.

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.

The patient decides when it's best to go.

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

I'm not a romantic.

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.

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

As a medical doctor, it is my duty to evaluate the situation with as much data as I can gather and as much expertise as I have and as much experience as I have to determine whether or not the wish of the patient is medically justified.

You've gotta know what death is to know life!

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.

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

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