Author: William S. Burroughs

Quotes

After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say 'I want to see the manager.'

After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say 'I want to see the manager.'

- William S. Burroughs

Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict; those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war.

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.

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

In deep sadness there is no place for sentimentality.

In deep sadness there is no place for sentimentality.

- William S. Burroughs

Love? What is it? Most natural painkiller.

Love? What is it? Most natural painkiller.

- William S. Burroughs

Like all pure creatures, cats are practical.

Like all pure creatures, cats are practical.

- 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.

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

Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.

Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.

- William S. Burroughs

Language is a virus from outer space.

Language is a virus from outer space.

- William S. Burroughs

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