A Quote by William S. Burroughs

The face of "evil" is always the face of total need. A dope fiend is a man in total need of dope. Beyond a certain frequency need knows absolutely no limit or control. In the words of total need: "Wouldn't you?" Yes you would. You would lie, cheat, inform on your friends, steal, do anything to satisfy total need. Because you would be in a state of total sickness, total possession, and not in a position to act in any other way. Dope fiends are sick people who cannot act other than they do. A rabid dog cannot choose but bite.

William S. Burroughs

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William S. Burroughs
American - Writer
February 5, 1914 - August 2, 1997

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Bob Simon

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Rick Warren

The face of evil is always the face of total need.

William S. Burroughs

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Brad Alan Lewis

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Wayne Mack

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Noam Chomsky

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K. D. Lang

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David Dellinger

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