“Industrial civilization is only possible when there's no self-denial. Self-indulgence up to the very limits imposed by hygiene and economics. Otherwise the wheels stop turning.”
Quote by Aldous Huxley
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The Collected Works of Aldous Huxley: Brave new world
This collection brings together a variety of Aldous Huxley's works, showcasing his diverse range of literary styles and themes. It includes his influential novel 'Brave New World,' which explores a futuristic society where genetic engineering and social control have eliminated individuality and freedom. more
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Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher, renowned for his dystopian novel 'Brave New World'. Born on July 26, 1894, in Godalming, Surrey, England, he was the younger brother of the poet and critic Leonard Huxley. Huxley's works frequently delved into the interplay of science, politics, and philosophy, and he was a prominent figure in the literary movement known as the 'Lost Generation'. He passed away on November 22, 1963. more
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