"It is a constant battle to resist the temptation to have more luxuries, to acquire more stuff, and to live more comfortably."

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Americans did not acquire their fear neurosis as the result of a traumatic experience - war devasting their country, pestilence sweeping the land, famine wiping out helpless millions. Americans had to be taught to hate and fear an unseen enemy. The teachers were men in official positions, in government, men whom Americans normally trust without question.

— Martha Gellhorn