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Every night Quote by William S. Burroughs

“If I had my way we'd sleep every night all wrapped around each other like hibernating rattlesnakes.” quote by William S. Burroughs
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“If I had my way we'd sleep every night all wrapped around each other like hibernating rattlesnakes.”

William S. Burroughs

About This Quote

Source Novel: Naked Lunch, 1959

The quote playfully imagines a world where intimacy replaces conflict, suggesting a desire for closeness and comfort over aggression.

In simple terms: Intimacy is preferred to conflict.

Key Takeaway

Seek closeness, not confrontation.

Themes

love intimacy peace human connection desire

Mood

tender playful

Type

philosophical romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • cohabitation
  • therapeutic settings
  • community building
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

Psychology of attachment social harmony sexuality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would constant closeness affect individuality?
  • What boundaries are needed in intimate societies?
A Different Perspective

May overlook realistic complexities of human relationships.

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