A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying, since any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats.
George OrwellNow he had recognized himself as a dead man it became important to stay alive as long as possible.
George OrwellThe fact is that every war suffers a kind of progressive degradation with every month that it continues, because such things as individual liberty and a truthful press are simply not compatible with military efficiency.
George OrwellRevolutions only effect a radical improvement when the masses are alert and know how to chuck out their leaders as soon as the latter have done their job.
George Orwell