“Under a tyranny, most friends are a liability. One quarter of them turn “reasonable” and become your enemies, one quarter are afraid to stop and speak, and one quarter are killed and you die with them. But the blessed final quarter keep you alive.”
A speculative fiction work that depicts a fictionalized version of the United States under a dictatorial regime, examining the rise of an authoritarian leader and the consequences for American democracy. more
American novelist known for his profound depiction of middle-class life in the United States. His notable works include 'Babbitt' and 'Main Street'. more
“Sincere deeds invite new friends.”
“If you are silent, if I never learn one fraction more of your soul's equation/I know you.”