Behavior Quote by Timothy Leary
“Drop Out--detach yourself from the external social drama which is as dehydrated and ersatz as TV. Turn On--find a sacrament which returns you to the temple of God, your own body. Go out of your mind. Get high. Tune In--be reborn. Drop back in to express it. Start a new sequence of behavior that reflects your vision.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychedelic Experience, Timothy Leary, 1966
A four‑step process for personal transformation: disengage from superficial society, seek inner sacredness, expand consciousness, and integrate insights into new behavior.
In simple terms: Detach, seek, expand, integrate.
Key Takeaway
Follow the four‑step transformative cycle.
Themes
self‑growth
consciousness
behavior change
Mood
introspective
provocative
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative work
- community building
- personal rituals
Key Concepts
psychology
spiritual practice
psychopharmacology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ground insights responsibly?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Risk of escapism or misuse of altered states.
