Quote by Aldous Huxley

But liberty, as we all know, cannot flourish in a country that is permanently on a war footing, or even a near-war footing. Permanent crisis justifies permanent control of everybody and everything by the agencies of the central government.

But liberty, as we all know, cannot flourish in a country th

Summary

This quote emphasizes the negative effect of a perpetual state of crisis or war on individual liberty. It suggests that when a country is constantly in a state of emergency, the government tends to exercise greater control and restrict people's freedoms in the name of maintaining security. The quote highlights the notion that an atmosphere of crisis allows the central government to justify its intervention and control over various aspects of society, ultimately undermining the principles of liberty and individual autonomy.

By Aldous Huxley

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