Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood. |
Those who 'abjure' violence can do so only because others are committing violence on their behalf. |
The choice for mankind lies between freedom and happiness and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness is better. |
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection. |
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. |
We do not merely destroy our enemies; we change them. |
For a creative writer possession of the 'truth' is less important than emotional sincerity. |
On the whole, human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time. |
If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself. |
In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act. |