Aldous Huxley
English novelist and essayist (1894 to 1963); author of Brave New World Revisited (1958).
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People under psychological compulsion believe they are acting on their own initiative
The nature of psychological compulsion is such that those who act under constraint remain under the impression that they are acting on their own initiative.
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People under psychological compulsion believe they are acting on their own initiative
The nature of psychological compulsion is such that those who act under constraint remain under the impression that they are acting on their own initiative.
Brave New World Revisited (Chatto & Windus, 1959) Said c. 1958
A dull truth can be eclipsed by a thrilling falsehood
An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling falsehood.
Brave New World Revisited (Chatto & Windus, 1959) Said c. 1958
Only the vigilant can keep their liberties and govern themselves democratically
Only the vigilant can maintain their liberties, and only those who are constantly and intelligently on the spot can hope to govern themselves effectively by democratic procedures.
Brave New World Revisited (Chatto & Windus, 1959) Said c. 1958
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Under a scientific dictator, education would work so well that most people would grow up to love their servitude
Under a scientific dictator education will really work — with the result that most men and women will grow up to love their servitude and will never dream of revolution.
Brave New World Revisited (Chatto & Windus, 1959) Said c. 1958
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