“Freedom was wonderful beyond relief. But with it came that bitch, Duty.”
David Brin libro The Postman
Origine: The Postman (1985), Section 3, “Cincinnatus”, Chapter 14 (p. 270)
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“How did he get away with pushing a book like this? How is it anyone ever believed him?”
David Brin libro The Postman
Gordon shrugged. “It was called ‘the Big Lie’ technique, Johnny. Just sound like you know what you’re talking about—as if you’re reciting facts. Talk very fast. Weave your lies into the shape of a conspiracy theory and repeat your assertions over and over again. Those who want an excuse to hate or blame—those with big but weak egos—will leap at a simple, neat explanation for the way the world is. Those types will never call you on the facts.”
Origine: The Postman (1985), Section 3, “Cincinnatus”, Chapter 13 (p. 255)
David Brin libro The Postman
The steely gray eyes were narrow and sad when next he looked up at Gordon. “I found out something, you know. I discovered that the big things don’t love you back. They take and take, and never give in return. They’ll drain your blood, your soul, if you let them, and never let go.
“I lost my wife, my son, while away battling for big things. They needed me, but I had to go off trying to save the world.” Powhatan snorted at the last phrase. “Today I fight for my people, for my farm—for smaller things—things I can hold.”
Origine: The Postman (1985), Section 3, “Cincinnatus”, Chapter 9 (p. 229; see also p. 305)
