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Quotes by William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs, born on February 5, 1914, in St. Louis, Missouri, was a groundbreaking American writer and a prominent figure in the Beat Generation. Renowned for his avant-garde narrative style and exploration of drug culture, his seminal works, including "Naked Lunch," challenged conventional storytelling and societal norms. Burroughs' unique blend of reality and fiction left an indelible mark on literature and influenced countless artists, making him a pivotal voice in 20th-century literature. His legacy endures through his provocative ideas and fearless creativity.
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"The way to kill a man or a nation is to cut off his dreams, the way the whites are taking care of the Indians: killing their dreams, their magic, their familiar spirits."
William S. Burroughs
"Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict; those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war."
William S. Burroughs"Desperation is the raw material of drastic change. Only those who can leave behind everything they have ever believed in can hope to escape."
William S. Burroughs"Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer."
William S. Burroughs"You must learn to exist with no religion, no country, no allies. You must learn to live alone in silence."
William S. Burroughs
"The cat does not offer services. The cat offers itself. Of course he wants care and shelter. You don't buy love for nothing."
William S. Burroughs"After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say 'I want to see the manager.'"
William S. Burroughs"Man is an artifact designed for space travel. He is not designed to remain in his present biologic state any more than a tadpole is designed to remain a tadpole."
William S. Burroughs"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has."
William S. Burroughs