Quotes from George Orwell, Animal Farm

This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.

Now, comrades, what is the nature of this life of ours? Let us face it: our lives are miserable, laborious, and short.

Windmill or no windmill, he said, life would go on as it had always gone on--that is, badly.

And remember also that in fighting against man we must not come to resemble him. Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his vices.