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The Collected Works of Aldous Huxley: Brave new world

Book by Aldous Huxley · 6 quotes · Brave New World Happiness, Brave New World Freedom, Brave New World

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“Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the overcompensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand.”

“Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery.”

“A squat grey building of only thirty-four stories. Over the main entrance the words, CENTRAL LONDON HATCHERY AND CONDITIONING CENTRE, and, in a shield, the World State's motto, COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, STABILITY.”