Quote by William S. Burroughs

Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has.

Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks w

Summary

This quote suggests that a significant amount of the world's problems arises from individuals who interfere in other people's affairs without having any significant responsibilities or personal stakes in the matter. It likens such meddlers to the smallpox virus, asserting that they disrupt and harm others without any valid reason. In essence, the quote highlights the destructive consequences that can result when people intrude into matters that do not concern them instead of focusing on their own lives and responsibilities.

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By William S. Burroughs

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