139 Quotes by Jack Kevorkian

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.

Not one has shown an iota of fear of death. They want to end this agony.

The patient decides when it's best to go.

I would not want to live with a tube in my neck and not be able to move a finger. I wouldn't - that to me is not life.

Look at the forces against me. They don't want me out. They're afraid I'll cause trouble if I get out.

You can cite me for contempt, Your Honor. I don't care.

There is nothing anyone can do anyway. The public has no power. The government knows I'm not a criminal. The parole board knows I'm not a criminal. The judge knows I'm not a criminal.

This could never be a crime in any society which deems himself enlightened.

I want some colleague to be free to come help me when I say the time has come. That's what I'm fighting for, me. Now that sounds selfish. And if it helps somebody else, so be it.