Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Hunter S. Thompson
- A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.
- I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they’ve always worked for me.
- So we shall let the reader answer this question for himself: who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed?
- If you’re going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you’re going to be locked up.
- In a closed society where everybody’s guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity.
- We cannot expect people to have respect for law and order until we teach respect to those we have entrusted to enforce those laws.
- It was obvious that he was a man who marched through life to the rhythms of some drum I would never hear.
- Walk tall, kick ass, learn to speak Arabic, love music and never forget you come from a long line of truth seekers, lovers and warriors.
- The greatest mania of all is passion: and I am a natural slave to passion: the balance between my brain and my soul and my body is as wild and delicate as the skin of a Ming vase.
- It gave me a strange feeling, and the rest of that night I didn’t say much, but merely sat there and drank, trying to decide if I was getting older and wiser, or just plain old.
Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist and author known for his unique style of writing, often categorized as “gonzo journalism.” He was born on July 18, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky. Thompson’s career took off in the 1960s when he covered the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang for an article published in The Nation magazine. This experience laid the groundwork for his distinctive approach to reporting, characterized by his immersive involvement in the story.
Thompson gained further fame with the publication of his book “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” in 1972. The novel, based on his drug-fueled adventures in Las Vegas, solidified his reputation as a countercultural icon. His writing style, marked by its unconventional blend of fact and fiction, satire, and political commentary, made Thompson a distinctive voice in American literature.
Throughout his career, Thompson covered a wide range of subjects, including politics, sports, and culture. He wrote for prominent publications such as Rolling Stone, where he penned numerous influential articles. Thompson’s irreverent and confrontational approach made him a beloved and controversial figure, attracting both devoted followers and vehement critics.
Despite his success, Thompson battled personal demons and struggled with substance abuse. On February 20, 2005, he tragically took his own life at the age of 67 at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado. Thompson’s unique writing style and fearless approach to journalism continue to inspire generations of writers and journalists who seek to challenge conventions and uncover the truth in their work.
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