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Quotes by Hunter S. Thompson

Born: 18th July 1937, Died: 20th February 2005
Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist and author known for his gonzo journalism style.
Welcome to our collection of quotes by the influential and groundbreaking journalist, Hunter S. Thompson. This page is dedicated to showcasing the wit, wisdom, and unique perspective of this literary icon. Dive into the mind of Thompson as you explore a compilation of his most memorable quotes, encompassing topics ranging from politics, society, and culture to the essence of the human experience. Delve into the pages and immerse yourself in the fearless and unapologetic voice of a man who challenged convention and redefined journalism. Engage with his razor-sharp commentary and provocative insights as you discover why Hunter S. Thompson remains an enduring figure in contemporary literature and journalism. Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to his work, this page is a gateway to the electric and unfiltered world of Hunter S. Thompson's words.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. Read Summary

The person who doesn't scatter the morning dew will not comb gray hairs. Read Summary

Buy the ticket, take the ride. Read Summary

You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug, especially when its waving a razor sharp hunting knife in your eye. Read Summary

I learned a long time ago that reality was much weirder than anyone's imagination. Read Summary

There is nothing more helpless and irresponsible than a man in the depths of an ether binge. Read Summary

It was the Law of the Sea, they said. Civilization ends at the waterline. Beyond that, we all enter the food chain, and not always right at the top. Read Summary

Football fans share a universal language that cuts across many cultures and many personality types. A serious football fan is never alone. We are legion, and football is often the only thing we have in common. Read Summary

For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled. Read Summary

Richard Nixon was an evil man - evil in a way that only those who believe in the physical reality of the Devil can understand it. He was utterly without ethics or morals or any bedrock sense of decency. Read Summary

I was 22 when JFK was murdered, and I will never recover from it... Never. Read Summary

I am a generous man, by nature, and far more trusting than I should be. Indeed. The real world is risky territory for people with generosity of spirit. Beware. Read Summary

Victory is a fleeting thing in the gambling business. Today's winners are tomorrow's blinking toads, dumb beasts with no hope. Read Summary

Without gambling, I would not exist. Read Summary

America... just a nation of two hundred million used car salesmen with all the money we need to buy guns and no qualms about killing anybody else in the world who tries to make us uncomfortable. Read Summary

Good news is rare these days, and every glittering ounce of it should be cherished and hoarded and worshipped and fondled like a priceless diamond. Read Summary

I have always hated bowling, and I don't mind admitting it. Read Summary

The world is still a weird place, despite my efforts to make clear and perfect sense of it. Read Summary

Going to trial with a lawyer who considers your whole life-style a Crime in Progress is not a happy prospect. Read Summary

The Hell's Angels try not to do anything halfway, and anyone who deals in extremes is bound to cause trouble, whether he means to or not. This, along with a belief in total retaliation for any offense or insult, is what makes the Hell's Angels unmanageable for the police and morbidly fascinating to the general public. Read Summary