Cowardice Quote by William S. Burroughs
“Mr. Bradley-Mr. Martin is two people because it is a statement of the impasse of dualistic universe which he has created, they have created. I think that any dualistic universe ends in Nova. Mr. Bradley-Mr. Martin is a kind of God. A God of stupidity, cowardice, ugliness.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Naked Lunch, 1959
A metaphorical critique of dualistic thinking, suggesting that splitting reality creates a god‑like figure of folly and that such universes culminate in destruction.
In simple terms: Dualism creates a destructive god of stupidity.
Key Takeaway
Question binary thinking.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
existentialism
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- artistic creation
- debate forums
Key Concepts
dualism
nihilism
creative destruction
Questions to Reflect On
- What dualities dominate your worldview?
- How can you integrate opposites?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex realities.
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