Themes In The Crucible Quotes & Sayings

One sacrificed for many. It's not pretty, I know, choosing who it'll be
turning the plan into people. — John Le Carre

A heavily armed citizenry is not about overthrowing the government; it is about preventing the government from overthrowing liberty. — Lawrence Hunter

Precision Shipping." Shahara read the logo off the side of the station. "Nice name." "Thanks. Our motto is 'Be happy with our service or we'll kill you'."
- Shahara & Syn — Sherrilyn Kenyon

But of course we must never forget, Mrs. Pither, that there's a better world coming. This life is only a time of trial - just to strengthen us and teach us to be patient, so that we'll be ready for Heaven when the time comes. — George Orwell

I would wish this book could take the form of a plea for everlasting peace, a plea from one who knows ... Or it would be fine to confirm the odd beliefs about war: it's horrible, but it's a crucible of men and events and, in the end, it makes more of a man out of you.
But, still, none of these notions seems right. Men are killed, dead human beings are heavy and awkward to carry, things smell different in Vietnam, soldiers are afraid and often brave, drill sergeants are boors, some men think the war is proper and just and others don't and most don't care. Is that the stuff for a morality lesson, even for a theme?
Do dreams offer lessons? Do nightmares have themes, do we awaken and analyze them and live our lives and advise others as a result? Can the foot soldier teach anything important about war, merely for having been there? I think not. He can tell war stories. — Tim O'Brien

Technology is huge; I wanted to learn about it. People might say that's odd, but I think it's odd if artists aren't interested in the world around them. I'm always chasing that. — Bono