Chauffeurs Quote by William S. Burroughs
“The self is like a pimping blackmailing chauffeur who gets you from here to there on word lines.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Naked Lunch, 1959
The self is a manipulative driver steering through language.
In simple terms: Self is a controlling narrator.
Key Takeaway
Question your inner narrative.
Themes
identity
language
control
Mood
introspective
provocative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychoanalysis
postmodernism
Questions to Reflect On
- What narratives does your mind impose?
- How can you reclaim agency?
A Different Perspective
Self‑awareness can be unsettling.
