« Pride is a risk that almost no one dares to take anymore. »

« You have to keep your eyes wide open, and fight to exist. Because that's what you're programmed for. Deserves your life. You will improve the health of your loved ones, and the health of your country. Your injured beast approach only excites the greed of predators. When the buffalo limps, it's preyed upon by hyenas, and even jackals come to bite its shanks. »

« My name is... no matter what my name is, for you it will be... Smith. I knew very early on that one day I would reach the top of this beautiful and great pyramid that is the Party. I always wanted to be in it, to enter the holy of saints. At first, without knowing, out of "idealism." Then my reasons became clear on their own: to serve to serve, and to be served. That's all I wanted. Today, I am a prominent member of the Inner Party and the Thought Police. Thanks to this post, I have everything I want. I have no problem with power relations, handling and low blows. It's the war effort that allows Big Brother to be who it is, and that's how I can take full advantage of it. Exchange of good processes. I'm not the only one doing this. We're legion. Chapter 2: The Lost World. »