Alan Watts, (1915-1973) British-American philosopher Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-3] of 3 Alan Watts quotesAlan Watts QuotesAlan Watts But when no risk is taken there is no freedom. It is thus that, in an industrial society, the plethora of laws made for our personal safety convert the land into a nursery, and policemen hired to protect us become selfserving busybodies.~ Alan Watts Many people never grow up. They stay all their lives with a passionate need for external authority and guidance, pretending not to trust their own judgment.~ Alan Watts We are not clear as to the role in life of these chemicals; nor are we clear as to the role of the physician. You know, of course, that in ancient times there was no clear distinction between priest and physician.~ Alan Watts Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print