“It must be something voluntary, something self induced - like getting drunk, or talking yourself into believing some piece of foolishness because it happens to be in the Scriptures. And then look at their idea of what's normal. Believe it or not, a normal human being is one who can have an orgasm and is adjusted to society. It's unimaginable! No question about what you do with your orgasms. No question about the quality of your feelings and thoughts and perceptions. And then what about the society you're supposed to be adjusted to? Is it a mad society or a sane one? And even if it's pretty sane, is it right that anybody should be completely adjusted to it?”

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About Aldous Huxley

British novelist and philosopher of the early-to-mid 20th century, Huxley explored the intersections of science, spirituality, and human consciousness. His works—including *Brave New World* and *The Doors of Perception*—examined societal control, drug-induced perception, and the limits of human experience. He also wrote extensively on Eastern philosophy and the potential for psychedelics to expand awareness.

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