Arthur Mendelson Quotes in Patch Adams (1998)

Arthur Mendelson: You're focusing on the problem. If you focus on the problem, you can't see the solution. Never focus on the problem!

Arthur Mendelson: See what no one else sees. See what everyone chooses not to see... out of fear, conformity or laziness. See the whole world anew each day!

Arthur Mendelson: [Mr. Mendelson's attorney is expressing concern over him using his land for Patch's free medical clinic] You learn anything about proctology yet?

Hunter Patch Adams: A little.

Arthur Mendelson: Good, take care of this asshole for me, will you?

Arthur Mendelson: How many fingers do you see?

Hunter Patch Adams: Four.

Arthur Mendelson: No no! Look beyond the fingers! Now tell me how many you see.