Bats Quote by Timothy Leary
“Half the things I've done are wrong, mistakes [unintelligible]. The moratorium on pot and LSD a year ago is ridiculous. I shouldn't have done that. I make a blunder at least one out of two times I come to bat.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Psychedelic Advocacy Talk, 1970
Admitting frequent mistakes and regret over past drug policies highlights personal accountability and the folly of prohibition.
In simple terms: Mistakes and regret over drug bans.
Reflect, learn, and advocate responsibly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal reflection
- public health debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can be learned from past errors?
- How to balance freedom and safety?
Self‑criticism may undermine credibility.