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J.G. Farrell
“Why do people insist on defending their ideas and opinions with such ferocity, as if defending honour itself? What could be easier to change than an idea?”
J.G. Farrell, The Siege of Krishnapur

J.G. Farrell
“Culture is a sham,’ he said simply. ‘It’s a cosmetic painted on life by rich people to conceal its ugliness.’ Fleury”
J.G. Farrell, The Siege Of Krishnapur

J.G. Farrell
“Not everyone, the Collector was aware, is improved by the job he does in life; some people are visibly disimproved.”
J.G. Farrell, The Siege of Krishnapur

J.G. Farrell
“The human situation, in general or in particular, is slightly worse (ignoring an occasional hiccup in the graph) at any given moment than at any preceding moment.”
J.G. Farrell

Elvis Costello
“Was it a millionaire who said, "Imagine no possessions"?”
Elvis Costello
tags: humor

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