Cry Quote by William S. Burroughs
“I like the shaman very much, the way he was crying.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Naked Lunch", 1959
The shaman’s tears symbolize deep empathy and the raw emotional expression that connects humanity to primal spirituality.
In simple terms: The shaman cries, showing deep feeling.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic emotional expression.
Themes
spirituality
empathy
art
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- rituals
- therapy
- creative writing
- performance art
Key Concepts
shamanism
crying
emotional honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does vulnerability strengthen community?
- What rituals allow safe emotional release?
A Different Perspective
Some may view crying as weakness.
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