Autumn-gold-new-england-fall Quote by Allen Ginsberg
““A missle lost Unprogrammed””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “A Missle Lost Unprogrammed” (1970)
The title suggests a missile without guidance, symbolizing chaos or loss of direction.
In simple terms: Unprogrammed missile = uncontrolled force.
Seek purpose to avoid aimless destruction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political protest
- military planning
- personal crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What forces in life feel unprogrammed?
- How can you restore direction?
A missile’s aimlessness can be metaphorical, not literal.