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I don't like speed. I would have made a terrible Futurist…

“I don't like speed. I would have made a terrible Futurist. Even when I did take drugs, I never liked amphetamines and much preferred the slow taffy-pull of time that you get with opiates.” quote by Elaine Equi
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“I don't like speed. I would have made a terrible Futurist. Even when I did take drugs, I never liked amphetamines and much preferred the slow taffy-pull of time that you get with opiates.”

Elaine Equi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She prefers slow, reflective experiences over fast-paced, stimulant-driven lifestyles, valuing depth over speed.

In simple terms: Prefers slow over fast.

Key Takeaway

Embrace deliberate pacing.

Themes

reflection slow living substance use

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • personal health
  • mindfulness
  • artistic process

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you sacrifice depth for speed?
  • How does pace affect creativity?
A Different Perspective

Fast pace can hinder deep thought.

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