There are some ideas so wrong that only a very intelligent person could believe in them. – George Orwell
War is a way of shattering to pieces… materials which might otherwise be used to make the masses too comfortable and… too intelligent. – George Orwell
The very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world. Lies will pass into history. – George Orwell
To walk through the ruined cities of Germany is to feel an actual doubt about the continuity of civilization. – George Orwell
As a nation we have, over the past seven years, been rebuilding our intelligence with powerful capabilities that many thought we would no longer need after the Cold War. We have been rebuilding our clandestine service, our satellite and other technical collection, our analytical depth and expertise. – George Tenet
The pro athlete is a sad tale. He signs a big contract and thinks hes set for life. I didnt think I was set for life, and I dont now. As athletes, we are important, celebrities, in demand and rich. Then we are out of the game and we are not important, not celebrities, not in demand and not rich. – Fran Tarkenton