You," Said Dr. Yavitch, "are a middle-road liberal, and you haven't the slightest idea what you want. I, being a revolutionist, know exactly what I want -- and what I want now is a drink.

When fascism comes to the United States it will be wrapped in the American flag and will claim the name of 100-percent Americanism

His name was George F. Babbitt, and . . . he was nimble in the calling of selling houses for more than people could afford to pay.

It is one of the major tragedies that nothing is more discomforting than the hearty affection of the Old Friends who never were friends.

Pugnacity is a form of courage, but a very bad form.

The cocktail filled him with a whirling exhilaration behind which he was aware of devastating desires—to rush places in fast motors, to kiss girls, to sing, to be witty. ... He perceived that he had gifts of profligacy which had been neglected. —chapter 8

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