The Most Memorable Quotes by Hunter S. Thompson – A Dive into Gonzo Wisdom

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours.

Fear and loathing are both for amateurs.

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

We cannot expect the world to be saved by anyone but ourselves.

A savage journey to the heart of the American dream.

The edge is where the energy is.

There is no such thing as paranoia — your worst fears can come true at any moment.

I was never a ‘people person’ — I hate most people.

You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug.

Writing is the only thing that makes me feel alive.

The truth is out there, and it’s not going to find itself.

Reality is wrong; dreams are for real.

Gonzo journalism is about being there and being part of the story.

You have to be a little crazy to be sane.

Nothing is more important than your own experience.

The only way to deal with reality is to face it head on.

It’s a good idea to be in touch with your inner freak.

Madness is the only thing that brings clarity.

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely.

The best people in life are free.

In a nation ruled by swindlers, the only honest man is the fool.

I am a fugitive from a world that wants me to conform.

We are all just prisoners of our own thoughts.

Normality is a paved road: it’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow.

The only thing we have to fear is the fear itself.

You can’t ignore reality, but you can evade it.

I like to think of myself as an explorer of the absurd.

What the world needs now is more madness.

To really enjoy life, you must have a little crazy.

The line between sanity and insanity is thinner than you think.

You can’t be afraid of what people are going to say.

I’m not a writer — I’m a literate.

The American Dream is a toxic illusion.

Dreams are the blueprints of our reality.

Insanity is merely a matter of perspective.

I don’t mind being a misfit in a world full of clones.

The real world is far stranger than fiction.

Happiness is a byproduct of madness.

Beware of the man in the gray flannel suit.

Freedom is the ultimate drug.

Sometimes the roads less traveled lead to the most beautiful places.

Believe in the impossible, and it’ll believe in you.

The truth is just a matter of perspective.

Life is a party; you’re either living it or missing it.

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