Acid Quote by George Carlin
“You know, if a drug has anything going for it at all, it should be self-limiting. It should tell you when you've had enough. Acid and peyote were that way for me.”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up routine: “The Great Beyond,” 1995
Drugs should have natural limits that signal when to stop, like certain psychedelics.
In simple terms: Drugs need self‑limiting cues.
Choose substances with clear limits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal health decisions
- harm reduction education
- policy discussion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a drug self‑limiting?
- How can we design safer substances?
Some users may ignore limits, leading to abuse.