Hunter S. Thompson

"The perfect way to describe my life would be a low-rent version of the American Dream."

"Most of what matters in your life is invisible."

"The sports section is the only place in the newspaper where the truth is fully told."

"Fear is the key to understanding human behavior."

"Never turn your back on a friend who offers you loyalty."

"The worst time for new ideas is when you're tired and afraid."

"In spite of my rotten cynicism, I am still a romantic."

"No more Mister Nice Guy."

"The only thing that really matters is the music."

"Things are getting worse, and they will continue to get worse until they get much worse."

"Most of my friends are criminals."

"Do not mistake activity for progress."

"There is a certain kind of truth that becomes apparent only at high speeds."

"The effort to write is terrible. You're in solitude constantly."

"I am more than just a writer. I am the voice of a generation."

"Sleep is overrated. There's too much to do."

"Justice is a dish best served with a sense of humor."

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."

"You better take care of me Lord, I'm only a criticism of what you made."

"A word to the wise: never, ever bet against the American advertising industry."

"The temptation to believe conspiracy theories is a sign of weakness."

"Never think more than three days ahead."

"Good luck in whatever you do, and whatever you do, don't take yourself seriously."

"The organized mind is the mark of a dull, unimaginative soul."

"There's no point in asking questions if you're not willing to hear the answers."

"The concept of true belief is ancient and universal."

"In a time of madness, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."

"I pay for things with kindness and expect nothing in return."

"The war on drugs is a failure of massive proportions."

"Nobody ever learned anything from a reasonable argument."