“For, contrary to the common opinion, it is the wealthy who are greedy of wealth; while the populace are to be gained by talking to them about liberty, their unknown god. And so much are they enchanted by the words liberty, freedom, and such like, that the wise can go to the poor, rob them of what little they have, dismiss them with a hearty kick, and win their hearts and their votes for ever, if only they will assure them that the treatment which they have received is called liberty.”
Quote by Arthur Machen
Work
The Terror: Machen's Collection
This compilation includes several short tales that delve into the eerie and the macabre, showcasing Machen's distinctive style and his exploration of the supernatural and the psychological. more
Author
Arthur Machen
Arthur Machen was an English author renowned for his supernatural and horror fiction. His works often explore the boundaries between human consciousness and the supernatural, profoundly influencing 20th-century horror literature. more
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