“Democracy has proved only that the best way to gain power over people is to assure the people that they are ruling themselves. Once they believe that, they make wonderfully submissive slaves.”
Joseph Sobran
“They are intent on making every conversation and every form of behaviour in the world known to them.”
Edward Snowden
“The revolution occurs when the victims cease to cooperate.”
Karl Hess
“Do this. Don’t do that. Stay back in line. Where’s tax receipt? Fill out form. Let’s see license. Submit six copies. Exit only. No left turn. No right turn. Queue up and pay fine. Take back and get stamped. Drop dead— but first get permit.”
Robert A. Heinlein