It has frequently happened to me to come up against conclusions which, although made by educated people, were no less monstrous in their absurdity. p… - Alexander Zinoviev

The thirties were the darkest and at the same time the most optimistic period in Soviet history. p. 99

Ideological brainwashing constitutes the essence and foundation of the formation of the Soviet man. […]. As part of ideological training, people learn to “correctly” interpret the phenomena that they are comforted with in their lives. […] This is not a question of stupidity. The ideological man thus trained does not become stupid. rather, it is the opposite effect that takes place. p. 638

Nothing takes root so well in people's minds as misconceptions that become prejudices. Ignorance is strength ! p. 673