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“There's no place for impractical dreamers around here.”

Quote by William S. Burroughs

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William S. Burroughs

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

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“[Political movements] both favor alcohol and are against pot.”

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“I'm against Capitol Punishment in all forms, and I have written many pamphlets on this subject in the manner of Swift's Modest Proposal pamphlet incorporated into Naked Lunch; these pamphlets have marked Naked Lunch as an obscene book.”

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“Most all methods of capitol punishment are designed to inflict the maximum of humiliation - not attempts to prevent suicide.”

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“"I wouldn't be in your position" - old saw. If there is any political move that I would advocate it would be an alliance between America and Red China, if they'd have us.”

Ifs Would Be America Moving Political Saws Position Red China Alliances

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“[Arab peoples] are stuck back thousands of years and they think they're going to get out with a TV set.”

Thinking Years Tvs Stuck

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“Biologically speaking the Afro-Asiatic block is in the ascendancy - always remember that both Negro and White are minority groups - the largest race is the Mongoloid group.”

Remember White Race Groups Block Minorities Afros Ascendancy Minority Groups

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“In the event of atomic war there is a tremendous biological advantage in the so-called undeveloped areas that have a high birth rate and high death rate because, man, they can plow under those mutations.”

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Author:William S. Burroughs

“Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.”

“The country with a low birth rate and low death rate will be hardest hit - and so the poor may indeed inherit the earth, because they're healthier.”

May Country Earth Poor Birth Lows Rate Hardest Birth Rate Hardest Hit

Author:William S. Burroughs

“The essence of White Supremacy is this: they are people who want to keep things as they are. That their children's children's children might be a different color is something very alarming to them - in short they are committed to the maintenance of the static image.”

People Want Children Different Might White Color Essence Committed White Supremacy Static Maintenance Supremacy Different Colors

Author:William S. Burroughs