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

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"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

"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

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"The youth of this generation have a greater capacity for obedience than any previous generation."

- Elder David A. Bednar

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"He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior."

- Confucius

Strength

"The pain you feel today will show itself as strength tomorrow."

- Tunde Oyeneyin

Strength

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."

- Mahatma Gandhi

Strength

"Strength is the product of struggle, you must do what others don’t to achieve what others won’t."

- Henry Rollins

Strength