"We do not merely destroy our enemies;..." - Quote by George Orwell

“...the consciousness of being at war, and therefore in danger, makes the handing-over of all power to a small caste seem the natural, unavoidable condition of survival.”

“In places this book is a little over-written, because Mr Blunden is no more able to resist a quotation than some people are to refuse a drink.”

“In Moulmein, in lower Burma, I was hated by large numbers of people - the only time in my life that I have been important enough for this to happen to me.”

“The functionaries of every government have propensities to command at will the liberty and property of their constituents.”

“The state represents violence in a concentrated and organize form.”

“I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees.”

“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.”

“If I'm cooking, I feel like I'm in control of my life.”

“You... and only you choose your thoughts.”