The sneakiest form of literary subtlety, in a corrupt society, is to speak the plain truth. The critics will not understand you; the public will not believe you; your fellow writers will shake their heads. Laughter, praise, honors, money, and the love of beautiful girls will be your only reward.
Edward AbbeyMoney confers the power to command the labor of others. Love of money is love of power. And love of power is the root of evil.
Edward AbbeyWhat our economists call a depressed area almost always turns out to be a cleaner, freer, more livable place than most.
Edward Abbey