Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.

It is a mysterious thing, the loss of faith—as mysterious as faith itself.

Liberal: a power worshipper without power.

In general, the greater the understanding, the greater the delusion; the more intelligent, the less sane.

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.

Those who 'abjure' violence can do so only because others are committing violence on their behalf.

Does Big Brother exist?" "Of course he exists. The Party exists. Big Brother is the embodiment of the Party." "Does he exist in the same way as I exist?" "You do not exist.