Author: William S. Burroughs

Quotes

The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.

The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.

- 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

The purpose of technology is not to confuse the brain but to serve the body.

The purpose of technology is not to confuse the brain but to serve the body.

- William S. Burroughs

Like all pure creatures, cats are practical.

Like all pure creatures, cats are practical.

- 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

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

Language is a virus from outer space.

Language is a virus from outer space.

- William S. Burroughs

Love? What is it? Most natural painkiller.

Love? What is it? Most natural painkiller.

- William S. Burroughs

In deep sadness there is no place for sentimentality.

In deep sadness there is no place for sentimentality.

- William S. Burroughs

Similar Authors: