In all the useful arts the world is either standing still or going backwards.
To die hating them$$$ that was freedom.
...the object of waging a war is always to be in a better position in which to wage another war.
The essential act of war is destruction$$$ not necessarily of human lives$$$ but of the products of human labour. War is a way of shattering to pieces$$$ or pouring into the stratosphere$$$ or sinking in the depths of the sea$$$ materials which might otherwise be used to make the masses too comfortable$$$ and hence$$$ in the long run$$$ too intelligent.
The old civilizations claimed that they were founded on love or justice. Ours is founded upon hatred. In our world there will be no emotions except fear$$$ rage$$$ triumph$$$ and self-abasement.
But the thought of being a lunatic did not greatly trouble him the horror was that he might also be wrong.
The best books... are those that tell you what you know already.
Has it ever occurred to you$$$that the whole history of English poetry has been determined by the fact that the English language lacks rhymes?
So long as human beings stay human$$$ death and life are the same thing.
The words kept coming back to him$$$ statement of a mystical truth and a palpable absurdity.