In actual life a downward movement may sometimes be made the beginning of an ascent.

Men make use of their illnesses at least as much as they are made use of by them.

One believes things because one has been conditioned to believe them.

One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous.

The worst enemy of life, freedom and the common decencies is total anarchy; their second worst enemy is total efficiency.

Consciousness is only possible through change; change is only possible through movement.

...most men and women will grow up to love their servitude and will never dream of revolution.