Quote by William S. Burroughs

No atomic physicist has to worry, people will always want to kill other people on a mass scale. Sure, he's got the fridge full of sausages and spring water.

No atomic physicist has to worry, people will always want to

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that atomic physicists, despite their intelligence and expertise, do not need to worry about job security because human beings will inevitably continue to have a propensity for mass violence and warfare. The reference to the physicist's well-stocked fridge with sausages and spring water adds humor to the quote, implying that while people may engage in destructive behavior, others are able to focus on everyday comforts and luxuries without concern.

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By William S. Burroughs

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