Alcohol Quote by William S. Burroughs
“All political movements are basically anti-creative - since a political movement is a form of war. "There's no place for impractical dreamers around here," that's what they always say. "Your writing activities will be directed, kindly stop horsing around." "As for the smoking of marijuana, it is the exploitation for the workers." Both favor alcohol and are against pot.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Burroughs Reader, 1975
Political movements are framed as conflicts that suppress creativity and dissent, favoring conformity over imagination.
In simple terms: Politics often stifles creativity.
Question conformity, protect creative expression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- artistic work
- policy debate
- personal freedom
- subculture
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creative ideas survive within rigid political systems?
- What alternatives exist to politicized conflict?
Creative dissent can be marginalized by dominant power structures.