“The intention to act violently is accompanied by strong feelings of physical distress.”— Anthony Burgess Related Quotes “You were not put on this earth just to get in touch with God.”— Anthony Burgess “And yet, in a sense, in choosing to be deprived of the ability to make an ethical choice, you have in a sense really chosen the good.”— Anthony Burgess “And now, talking of praying, I realise sadly that there will be little point in praying for you. You are passing now to a region where you will be beyond the reach of the power of prayer.”— Anthony Burgess