Life is only a dream and we are the imagination of ourselves.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that our lives are not as real as we think. It's like we're just dreaming, and we've created ourselves and our world in our own minds. The idea is that the reality we experience is not as concrete as we believe, but rather a creation of our own imagination. It's a thought-provoking perspective that encourages us to question the nature of our existence and the world around us.
About Bill Hicks
Bill Hicks was a renowned American stand-up comedian and satirist known for his controversial and darkly comedic material. He began performing at the age of 16 and gained significant popularity in the UK during the 1980s. Despite his untimely death at 32, Hicks has since been recognized as one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time.
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I’m a heavy smoker. I go through two lighters a day.
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Ultimately, it is in fun. It is supposed to be highly entertaining.
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I get a kick out of being an outsider constantly. It allows me to be creative.
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And if I can take part in it by transforming my own consciousness, then someone else’s, I’m happy to do it.
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If you’re so pro-life, do me a favour: don’t lock arms and block medical clinics. If you’re so pro-life, lock arms and block cemeteries.
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I’m not really a heavy smoker any more. I only get through two lighters a day now.
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I left in love, in laughter, and in truth, and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit.
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