Quote by William S. Burroughs

America is not a young land: it is old and dirty and evil before the settlers, before the Indians. The evil is there waiting.

America is not a young land: it is old and dirty and evil be

Summary

This quote suggests that America's history is not one of purity and innocence, but rather a reflection of old, corrupt, and wicked traits that predates the arrival of settlers and Native Americans. It implies that the land itself possesses a sinister quality, suggesting that evil has always been present within the country, awaiting its chance to manifest. This view challenges the notion of America as a young and virtuous nation, highlighting a darker aspect of its past and perhaps questioning its present state as well.

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By William S. Burroughs

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