Terence McKenna

Psychedelic philosopher

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Sayings by Terence McKenna

The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.

1990s — Often attributed to Muriel Rukeyser, but McKenna sometimes used it.
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The psychedelic experience is a birthright, and we should reclaim it.

1990s — Lecture
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We are part of a cosmic dance, and we should enjoy it.

1990s — Lecture
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The present moment is the only moment there is.

1990s — Lecture
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The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.

1990s — Often attributed to Oprah Winfrey, but McKenna sometimes used similar sentiments.
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The ultimate goal of all human striving is to achieve a state of ecstatic union with the divine.

1990s — Lecture
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The universe is a living organism, and we are its cells.

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The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are just beginning to explore its wonders.

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The psychedelic experience is a journey into the depths of the human psyche.

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The world is a magical place, and we should never forget that.

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The only way to truly understand something is to experience it firsthand.

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The universe is a symphony of vibrations, and we are all part of the music.

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The truth is out there, and it's stranger than you can imagine.

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The psychedelic experience is a tool for self-discovery and personal growth.

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The world is a mirror, and it reflects back to us what we put into it.

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The universe is a cosmic joke, and we are all in on it.

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The psychedelic experience is a portal to other dimensions of consciousness.

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The world is a stage, and we are all actors in the play.

1990s — Often attributed to William Shakespeare, but McKenna sometimes used it.
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The universe is a grand experiment, and we are all participants.

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The psychedelic experience is a journey to the center of the universe.

1990s — Lecture
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