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Quote by William S. Burroughs

“Language is a virus from outer space.”

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William S. Burroughs was an American novelist known for his unique writing style and his significant influence on postmodern literature. His works often involve social criticism, political satire, and surrealistic elements. more

“Boom, boom, boom, Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon, It's always been inside of you, you, you And now it's time to let it through, ooh, ooh. Cause, baby, you're a firework Come on, show 'em what you're worth Make 'em go, "Oh! Oh! Oh!" As you shoot across the sky-y-y. Baby, you're a firework Come on, let your colors burst Make 'em go, "Oh! Oh! Oh!" You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own.”

Shows Causes Sky Color Baby Moon Ems Brighter Fireworks

Author:Katy Perry

“To get the best out of life here ...Good grief. There's plenty of it about, so indulge. Give yourself some thing to remember. Fall in love. Fall out of love. Gamble. Get drunk. See how long you can stay awake. Go for long walks at night. Discover what you're afraid of doing, and then do it.”

Giving Long Remember Night Fall Walks Grief Falling In Love Drunk Plenty Awake Indulge Gamble Long Walks

Author:Philip Pullman

“One beast and only one howls in the woods by night.”

Night Woods Beast Howl

Book:Burning your boats: the collected short stories

Source: Burning your boats: the collected short stories

“Before he can become a wolf, the lycanthrope strips naked. If you spy a naked man among the pines, you must run as if the Devil were after you.”

Ifs Men Running Devil Naked Spy

Book:Burning your boats: the collected short stories

Source: Burning your boats: the collected short stories

“People--stupid when they lived; potentially stupid when they died.”

People Stupid Died

Author:Rob Thurman

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

Eye Beautiful Hair Pure Standing Cat Blue Rage Burning Flames Sparks Blue Eyes Blazing

Author:William S. Burroughs

“Those are the voices of my brothers, darling; I love the company of wolves.”

Voice Company Brother My Brother Darling

Book:Burning your boats: the collected short stories

Source: Burning your boats: the collected short stories

“Ut cum spiritu postrema sacramentum dejuremus," he chanted. "Et hostes ornamenta addent ad ianuam necem." "You just...finished the prophesy,"Rachael stammered. "-An oath to keep with a final breath/And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death. How did you-" "I know those lines." Jason winced and put his hands to his temples. "I don't know how, but I KNOW that prophecy." "In Latin, no less," Drew called out. "Handsome AND smart.”

Knows Hands Lines Know How Doors Arms Bears Smart Breaths Finals Finished Temples Latin Ads Prophecy Handsome Foe Oath Jason

Author:Rick Riordan

“Child of lightning, beware the earth, The giants' revenge the seven shall birth, The forge and the dove shall break the cage, And death unleash through Hera's rage.”

Children Earth Break Birth Seven Revenge Rage Giants Lightning Cages Dove Hera

Author:Rick Riordan

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