Can do Quote by William S. Burroughs
“A junky runs on junk time. When the junk is cut off, the clock runs down and stops. All he can do is hang on and wait for non-junky time to start. A sick junky has no escape from external time, no place to go. He can only wait.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (likely a short story)
Addiction consumes time; when the habit stops, life stalls, leaving only waiting for normalcy to resume.
In simple terms: Addiction halts progress.
Key Takeaway
Seek recovery to regain time.
Themes
addiction
time
dependency
recovery
existence
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- rehabilitation
- daily routines
- personal development
Key Concepts
behavioral cycles
psychological dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “non‑junk” time feel like?
- How can one break the waiting cycle?
A Different Perspective
Recovery is challenging and non‑linear.
