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The English are polite by telling lies. The Americans are polite by telling the truth.

— Malcolm Bradbury Stepping Westward (1965)

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'Oh, everybody exploits somebody,' says Howard, 'in this social order it's part of the human lot.'

The History Man (1975)

"You see, you are an optimist and live on hope. I am a pessimist and live on experience."

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'It must be nice to think there is a true reality,' says Miss Callendar. 'I've always found reality a matter of great debate.'

The History Man (1975)

"Well," said Dr Jochum, "you are like all reformers. You like to reform the world because it is easier than trying to reform yourself."

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'I think, George,' says Merion, ' the trouble is that you don't have a conflict model of society.'

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