“Trying to eliminate antipathy, dislike, ridicule, and insult from the human heart and mind is a task to make that of Sisyphus seem like an afternoon stroll: precisely the type of task that authoritarian governments love, for it gives them the locus standi to interfere ever more intimately with the lives of their subjects. Hatred is hydra-headed, the task is never done, it grows with its very elimination, or rather the attempts by government at its elimination. Failure is the greatest success, since it requires ever more of the same, namely control over society.”
Quote by Theodore Dalrymple
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Theodore Dalrymple
Theodore Dalrymple, born Anthony Daniels, is a British writer, physician, and critic. Born on October 11, 1949, he is known for his profound insights into political, social, and moral issues. Dalrymple's work often delves into the complexities of modern society, exploring challenges such as poverty, crime, and the decline of morality. more
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