Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand.
"That horrible Benito Hoover!"
The Alphas are bred to be leaders, and the Epsilons are bred to be menial labourers
“every one belongs to every one else”
Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery
One of the principal functions of a friend is to suffer (in a milder and symbolic form) the punishments that we should like, but are unable, to inflict upon our enemies.
"But cleanliness is next to fordliness," she insisted.
Patience and skill had been rewarded
