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William S. Burroughs

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Quotes by William S. Burroughs

"A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what's going on."

- William S. Burroughs

Awareness

"All political movements are basically anti-creative — since a political movement is a form of war. “There’s no place for impractical dreamers around here,” that’s what they always say. “Your writing activities will be directed, kindly stop horsing around.” “As for the smoking of marijuana, it is the exploitation for the workers.” Both favor alcohol and are against pot."

- William S. Burroughs

Creativity

"A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering."

- William S. Burroughs

Strength

"Like all pure creatures, cats are practical."

- William S. Burroughs

Presence

"Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer."

- William S. Burroughs

Mindfulness

"Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answers."

- William S. Burroughs

Mindfulness

"Nobody owns life, but anyone who can pick up a frying pan owns death."

- William S. Burroughs

Philosophy

"The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values."

- William S. Burroughs

Morality