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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…” quote by William S. Burroughs
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“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.”

William S. Burroughs

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.

Key Takeaway

Question conformity, protect creative expression.

Themes

politics creativity conformity power war

Mood

critical skeptical defiant

Type

philosophical political cautionary

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • artistic work
  • policy debate
  • personal freedom
  • subculture

Key Concepts

Anarchism censorship social control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can creative ideas survive within rigid political systems?
  • What alternatives exist to politicized conflict?
A Different Perspective

Creative dissent can be marginalized by dominant power structures.

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