Accepted Quote by Hunter S. Thompson
“By any accepted standard, I have had more than nine lives. I counted them up once, and there were 13 times I almost and maybe should have died.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1971
The speaker reflects on surviving many dangerous situations, emphasizing a near‑death count far exceeding the mythic nine lives.
In simple terms: Survived many close calls, more than the usual nine lives.
Recognize resilience and learn from past near‑deaths.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- adventure sports
- war zones
- high‑risk professions
- personal crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How have past close calls shaped your choices?
- What risks are you still avoiding?
Survival does not guarantee immunity from future danger.