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“They say only love can create, so who the fuck could love up a centipede? He's got more love in him than I got. Now, killing a centipede makes me feel safer - like, one less.” quote by William S. Burroughs
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““They say only love can create, so who the fuck could love up a centipede? He's got more love in him than I got. Now, killing a centipede makes me feel safer - like, one less.””

William S. Burroughs

About This Quote

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

He mocks the idea that love can create, using a centipede as a metaphor for absurd affection.

In simple terms: Love is absurd; killing a centipede feels safer.

Key Takeaway

Question absurdities.

Themes

absurdity love violence

Mood

dark ironic

Type

satirical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • existential dread
  • satire

Key Concepts

metaphor dark humor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why choose a centipede?
  • What does “love” mean here?
A Different Perspective

Violence as coping is problematic.

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