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“I'm using myself as a typical 20th century model as I'm trying to make sense out of the world around me.”

Quote by Robert Anton Wilson

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Robert Anton Wilson

Robert Anton Wilson was an American author and thinker, born on January 18, 1932, and passed away on January 11, 2007. Known for his unique science fiction works and philosophical thoughts, Wilson's writing often delves into themes such as free will, consciousness, religion, and mysticism. more

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“My early work is politically anarchist fiction, in that I was an anarchist for a long period of time. I'm not an anarchist any longer, because I've concluded that anarchism is an impractical ideal. Nowadays, I regard myself as a libertarian.”

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“The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.”

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“We live in an age of artificial scarcity, maintained by ignorance and fear.”

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“I am rarely happier than when spending an entire day programming my computer.”

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“Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is.”

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“If only I could manage, without annoyance to my family, to get imprisoned for 10 years, "without hard labour," and with the use of books and writing materials, it would be simply delightful!”

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“Man have to have friends even in hell.”

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