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“It seems to me that there will be a point in out development or our evolution where you put your guns aside.”

Quote by Bill Hicks

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Bill Hicks was an American comedian known for his unique style of humor and profound insights into social phenomena. His performances often featured satire and dark humor, addressing issues such as religion, politics, social problems, and personal beliefs. Hicks' career was brief, but his influence in the comedy world has endured to this day. more

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Author:Bill Hicks

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Book:Love All the People (New Edition)

Source: Love All the People (New Edition)

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“I guess what surprised me the most was the discrepancy in casualties: Iraq, one hundred fifty thousand casualties, USA: seventy-nine! Let's go over those numbers again, they're a little baffling at first: Iraq: 150,000, USA: 79. Does that mean we could have won with only 80 guys there? Just one guy in a ticker-tape parade, "I did it! Hey!"”

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Author:Bill Hicks

“Sometimes you feel in control, and it's great, but sometimes you just don't feel in control and you really have to struggle to get laughs.”

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Book:Love All the People (New Edition)

Source: Love All the People (New Edition)

“Supreme Court says pornography is anything without artistic merit that causes sexual thoughts, that's their definition, essentially. No artistic merit, causes sexual thoughts. Hmm... Sounds like... every commercial on television, doesn't it? You know, when I see those two twins on that Doublemint commercial? I'm not thinking of gum. I am thinking of chewing, so maybe that's the connection they're trying to make.”

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Author:Bill Hicks

“I can't believe a war against drugs when they have anti-drug commercials on TV all day long followed by This Bud is for you.”

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Author:Bill Hicks

“I'm very tired of staring out into your vacant faces looking back at me. Wanting to fill your empty lives with humor you couldn't possibly think of yourself... Good evening!”

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Author:Bill Hicks

“I believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. And I say no, it's not, Dad. Well, I believe that it is. Well, you know, some people believe they're Napoleon. That's fine. Beliefs are neat. Cherish them, but don't share them like they're the truth.”

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Author:Bill Hicks

“How dare you have wino tell me not to do drugs.”

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Book:Love All the People (New Edition)

Source: Love All the People (New Edition)