“Damned Beaver/Jeremy is the War, he is every assertion the fucking War has ever made--that we are meant for work and government, for austerity: and these shall take priority over love, dreams, the spirit, the senses and the other second-class trivia that are found among the idle and mindless hours of the day....Damn them, they are wrong. They are insane.”
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Thomas Pynchon is an American novelist born on May 8, 1937. His works are known for their complex narrative structures, rich symbolism, and profound social criticism. His representative works include 'The Crying of Lot 49' and 'Gravity's Rainbow'. more
“Mercy is weakness. Offer it to your enemies and you might as well fall upon your own sword.”
“You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.”
“Remembrance and reflection how allied! What thin partitions Sense from Thought divide!”
“Killing people is easier than it should be.” Dad put on his beret. “Staying alive is harder.”