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Kallocain
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"Kallocain" Quotes

A scientist in a dystopian society creates a truth serum that leads to unexpected consequences.

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The State has the right to everything, and the citizen is nothing.

Karin Boye

Freedom is to be able to do what you want without hurting others.

Karin Boye

The individual can never be free from the State.

Karin Boye

Love is a dangerous sentiment, even more dangerous than hate.

Karin Boye

One must be able to be alone, utterly alone, and remain alive.

Karin Boye

It is a great sorrow to have to give up one's dreams, but it is an even greater sorrow to have to give up one's illusions.

Karin Boye

I believe in you, in your love - but I believe more in the State's love for you.

Karin Boye

The more a man loves the State, the freer he is.

Karin Boye

Pain and fear are the two great weapons of the State.

Karin Boye

Only the State knows what is best for us.

Karin Boye