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Hunter S. Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author, most famous for pioneering the Gonzo journalism movement. His seminal work, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1971), is a cornerstone of countercultural literature. more Hunter S. Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author, most famous for pioneering the Gonzo journalism movement. His seminal work, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1971), is a cornerstone of countercultural literature. Another notable achievement is his book "Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs" (1966), which provided an immersive and controversial look into the biker subculture. In 1970, Thompson ran for sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado, on the "Freak Power" ticket, an event that exemplified his unorthodox approach to both politics and journalism. Thompson's work is characterized by its vivid, first-person narratives and a blending of fact and fiction. less

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"Sex without love is as hollow and ridiculous as love without sex"
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"Politics is the art of controlling your environment"
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"No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he will take no other counsel than his own"
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"Good people drink good beer"
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"Morality is temporary, wisdom is permanent"
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"One of the most basic factors in sports is that winning becomes a habit and losing is the same way"
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"We cannot expect people to have respect for law and order until we teach respect to those we have entrusted to enforce those laws"
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"I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes"
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"If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you're going to be locked up"
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"It never got weird enough for me"
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