Quote by Allen Ginsberg

Nobody saves America by sniffing cocaine,jiggling your knees blankly in the rain.When it snows in your noseyou catch cold in your brain.

Nobody saves America by sniffing cocaine,jiggling your knees

Summary

This quote implies that merely indulging in destructive habits like drug use and idleness will not contribute to saving or bettering America. Instead, it suggests that allowing such vices into one's life will only result in negative consequences, symbolized by catching the cold in one's brain. It serves as a critique of individuals who prioritize personal pleasures over more substantial and meaningful efforts towards progress and change within society.

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