The imbecile bourgeoisie of this country make themselves the accomplices of the very people whose aim is to drive them out of their houses to starve in ditches.

And they have the political power still, if they only had the sense to use it for their preservation.

I suppose you agree that the middle classes are stupid ?" Mr Verloc agreed hoarsely.
"They are." "They have no imagination.

They are blinded by an idiotic vanity.

What they want just now is a jolly good scare.