Power is not a means, it's an end.
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Syme Beautiful thing, the destruction of words
Parsons Keep away from me, Smith. 'm an agent of Goldstein. I didn't know it myself. Thoughtcrime is so insidious. It just creeps up on you. My daughter found it out. Very proud of her. Very grateful 've been discovered before it's too late. They won't shoot me, will they, Smith?
Winston Smith Look, I hate purity. Hate goodness. I don't want virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone corrupt.
Julia Well, I ought to suit you, then. I'm corrupt to the core.
Winston Smith Do you like doing this? I don't mean just me...
Julia I adore it.
O'Brien What are your feelings towards Big Brother?
Winston Smith I hate him.
O'Brien You must love him. It is not enough to obey him. You must love him.
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