No one's ever dared come out and say it before, but there's not a man among us that doesn't think it, that doesn't feel just as you do about her and the whole business - feel it somewhere down deep in his scared little soul.
Ken KeseyRead
It's time to move on to the next step in the psychedelic revolution. We've reached a certain point, but we're not moving any more.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the need for progress and evolution in our understanding and exploration of psychedelics.
Ken Kesey suggests that while there has been significant advancement in the psychedelic movement, stagnation has set in, and it is essential to push forward and embrace the next phase of development in this field. The idea of a 'psychedelic revolution' indicates a cultural and scientific awakening that requires continual movement and evolution rather than complacency.
Themes
PsychedelicsRevolutionChangeProgressEvolution
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the future of psychedelic therapy in mental health.
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