Great Throughts Treasury

This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.

Ken Kesey

American Author best known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

"Although the exact number may vary, the Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon means that when only a limited number of people know of a new way, it may remain the conscious property of these people. But there is a point at which if only one more person tunes in to a new awareness, a field is strengthened so that this awareness is picked up by almost everyone!"

"People think love is an emotion. Love is good sense."

"Man, when you lose your laugh you lose your footing."

"Ritual is necessary for us to know anything."