I have no taste for either poverty or honest labor, so writing is the only recourse left for me.

πŸ“– Hunter S. Thompson

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Journalist

πŸŽ‚ July 18, 1937  β€“  ⚰️ February 20, 2005
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In "The Proud Highway," Hunter S. Thompson reflects on his views regarding poverty and the pursuit of honest labor. He expresses a strong aversion to both, indicating that he does not find fulfillment in either lifestyle. This leads him to conclude that writing is his only viable option for making a living and achieving personal satisfaction.

Thompson's statement underscores a profound struggle with societal norms around work and success. By choosing writing as his path, he embraces a life that allows him to express his thoughts and dissatisfaction, revealing the desperation that often accompanies the search for meaning and purpose in one's career.

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