Ecstasy is a complex emotion containing elements of joy, fear, terror, triumph, surrender, and empathy. What has replaced our prehistoric understanding of this complex of ecstasy now is the word comfort, a tremendously bloodless notion. Drugs are not comfortable, and anyone who thinks they are comfortable or even escapist should not toy with drugs unless theyโre willing to get their noses rubbed in their own stuff.
Terence McKennaAs a society we cannot seem to make peace with nature. As individuals, it's hard for us to be at peace with ourselves.
Terence McKennaThese religions that are so freighted with their own pomposity are no better than inspired guesses.
Terence McKenna