Everyone believes in the atrocities of the enemy and disbelieves in those of his own side, without ever bothering to examine the evidence.
George OrwellIt is impossible to found a civilization on fear and hatred and cruelty. It would never endure.' 'Why not?' 'It would have no vitality. It would disintegrate. It would commit suicide.
George OrwellBut the thought of being a lunatic did not greatly trouble him; the horror was that he might also be wrong.
George Orwell