When I think of how things could have turned out, I feel as if I've dodged, not just bullets, but 6mm shells.
Tom StoppardIf you took away everything in the world that had to be invented, there'd be nothing left except a lot of people getting rained on.
Tom StoppardThe whole philosophy of modern times is to dissolve distinctions between individuals and deal with them as large collections of people. It's essentially self-interested on the part of authority.
Tom StoppardWar is capitalism with the gloves off and many who go to war know it but they go to war because they don't want to be a hero.
Tom Stoppard