Available Quote by Norman Mailer
“I have always had this very strong, call it a feeling, call it a prejudice, call it a conviction ... that the mysteries are not easily available. You have to earn entrance into them. You didn't learn things for too little. You had to pay a price. And I felt that LSD was just blasting superhighways into the mysteries. And what I really didn't like about LSD is that people who were taking it were seeming to become less and less as they took it. They got emptier and more vapid.”
About This Quote
A critique of LSD suggesting it opens doors to mysteries but also leads users to become empty and vapid, highlighting both the cost of enlightenment and its potential hollowing effect
In simple terms: LSD reveals mysteries but can hollow the mind
Key Takeaway
Seek depth without losing vitality
Themes
psychedelics
mystery
cost
mindfulness
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- spiritual exploration
- creative inspiration
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance do you seek between insight and vitality?
- How can you maintain depth without emptiness?
A Different Perspective
Psychedelic use can diminish authenticity and creativity
![“What people notice about [when they are on] LSD is either what's right or wrong with themselves or how freaky the world is.” quote by Terence McKenna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dca/terence-mckenna-287_freaky_what-people-notice-about-when-they-are-o_1964828.jpg)
