Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century
Hunter S. Thompson
Top 10 Best Quotes
“Weird behavior is natural in smart children, like curiosity is to a kitten.”
“It was one of those fine little love stories that can make you smile in your sleep at night.”
“Some people will tell you that slow is good – but I’m here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba…”
“I understand that fear is my friend, but not always. Never turn your back on Fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed. My father taught me that, along with a few other things that have kept my life interesting.”
“On my tombstone they will carve, "IT NEVER GOT FAST ENOUGH FOR ME.”
“Morality is temporary, wisdom is permanent.”
“We have become a Nazi monster in the eyes of the whole world—bullies and bastards who would rather kill than live peacefully. We are not just Whores for power and oil, but killer whores with hate and fear in our hearts.”
“Fear is a healthy instinct, not a sign of weakness. It is a natural self-defense mechanism that is common to felines, wolves, hyenas, and most humans. Even fruit bats know fear, and I salute them for it. If you think the world is weird now, imagine how weird it would be if wild beasts had no fear.”
“Never turn your back on fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed.”
“On some days you get what you want, and on others, you get what you need.”
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