18 Hunter S. Thompson Quotes to Live Life to the Fullest

The Gonzo King, Hunter S. Thompson, was known for his unconventional lifestyle. But beneath the drugs and booze, he had a lot of wisdom to share.

Here are 18 of his most thought-provoking quotes:

1. "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'"

2. "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."

3. "I have always loathed authority in all its forms since the day I was born."

4. "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."

5. "Buy the ticket, take the ride."

6. "Life is a series of emergencies... Live it to the max... I tell you this... this is the way to live the life... every day... is a new horizon... the way it is with fishermen... who go to sea... who go alone in small boats... and they go in storms... and that's the way you live your life... alone... in a boat... in a storm..."

7. "Anything that gets your blood running is probably worth doing."

8. "The truth is a menace to the State."

9. "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."

10. "There's nothing wrong with paranoia... It's just another way of looking at the world."

11. "The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty: not knowing what comes next."

12. "The TV is not the truth. Reality is not the TV."

13. "The world is a fearsome place, but it is also a beautiful place... Let us toast to animal pleasures to escapism to rain on the roof and..."

Conclusion:

Hunter S. Thompson was a true original. His words continue to inspire and challenge us to live our lives to the fullest. Let's raise a glass to the Gonzo King and all the adventures that life has to offer.