“She was afraid of not being able to pull herself out of the dream world, never waking up, never knowing what really happened, never realizing her goals, her hopes, her dreams.”

“Now, this was a combination that she wouldn’t dare to dream of, even in her worst nightmare.”

“In the world union, prosperity is a science, self-interest a new religion, peace is at hand and the future has never looked brighter.”

“This director could say many things about duty, and self-respect, and dignity, but she knew none of these meant much in the post-modern world.”

“She liked who she was becoming, despite the pain and frustration it brought.”

“You can only rise so far by climbing on others’ shoulders, you know.”

“As one climbs up the ladders in society, one starts feeling more and more like an owner, less like a member of it.”