Awake Quote by George Jung
![“I thought cocaine was a fantastic drug. A wonder drug, like everybody else. It gave you [an] energy burst. You could stay awake for days on end, and it was just marvelous and I didn't think it was evil at all. I put it almost in the same category as marijuana, only hell of a lot better. It was a…” quote by George Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/35c/george-jung-23402_awake_i-thought-cocaine-was-a-fantastic-drug-a_283742.jpg)
“I thought cocaine was a fantastic drug. A wonder drug, like everybody else. It gave you [an] energy burst. You could stay awake for days on end, and it was just marvelous and I didn't think it was evil at all. I put it almost in the same category as marijuana, only hell of a lot better. It was a tremendous energy boost. It gave the feeling, a high, but nobody knew, well maybe a small percentage of people knew. But eventually everybody knew how evil it really was.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 1994
He recounts his early, naive enthusiasm for cocaine, describing it as a powerful, harmless stimulant before recognizing its destructive nature.
In simple terms: He once saw cocaine as a beneficial energy boost before realizing its evil.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the hidden dangers behind alluring appearances.
Themes
addiction
illusion
danger
self‑deception
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
cautionary
reflective
When to use this quote
- night shifts
- high‑stress jobs
- social circles
- party culture
Key Concepts
substance abuse
psychology
risk perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs did you ignore about the drug?
- How can society better warn about such risks?
A Different Perspective
Even seemingly beneficial substances can become harmful over time.
![“I thought cocaine was a fantastic drug. A wonder drug, like everybody else. It gave you [an] energy burst. You could stay awake for days on end, and it was just marvelous and I didn't think it was evil at all.” quote by George Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1b1/george-jung-23402_awake_i-thought-cocaine-was-a-fantastic-drug-a_2399023.jpg)
![“One of the effects it [cocaine] had on my personality - my moods, my behaviors - was that it inhibited me a lot. It kind of took possibilities out of my world, and made the focus of things very narrow.” quote by George Carlin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/560/george-carlin-155_behavior_one-of-the-effects-it-cocaine-had-on-my_2607653.jpg)
