Quote by Hunter S. Thompson

Sane is rich and powerful; Insane is wrong and poor and weak. The rich are free, the poor put in cages.

Sane is rich and powerful; Insane is wrong and poor and weak

Summary

This quote reflects societal inequalities and the imbalance of power between those who are considered "sane" or mentally stable versus those who are deemed "insane" or mentally unstable. It suggests that individuals who are wealthy and powerful are often perceived as sane and therefore enjoy freedom, while those who are poor and weak are labeled as insane and consequently face confinement or oppression. The quote highlights social prejudices that associate mental instability with poverty and weakness, reinforcing the unfair treatment and marginalization experienced by vulnerable individuals.

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Wisdom Life Observation Political

By Hunter S. Thompson

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