Quote by Frank Zappa

A drug is neither moral nor immoral -- it's a chemical compound. The compound itself is not a menace to society until a human being treats it as if consumption bestowed a temporary license to act like an asshole.

A drug is neither moral nor immoral -- it's a chemical compo

Summary

This quote suggests that a drug itself holds no moral value as it is simply a chemical compound. It implies that the responsibility lies with the individual who consumes the drug and how they choose to behave while under its influence. The quote warns against the notion that taking a drug grants permission to behave in negative or harmful ways. Ultimately, it asserts that the drug is not the menace to society, but rather the way individuals treat it and their subsequent behavior.

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By Frank Zappa

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