If you have no practical experience living in a totalitarian country, don't wish that upon yourself and your family.

That momentary feeling of triumphing over your enemies won't compensate for what you'd lose. This is a mistake that was made by numerous intellectuals in history.

Everyone thinks they’re getting the cushy office job working for the party, until they’re handed a shovel by someone with a gun.

In the worst case, knowing that they are about to dig their own graves.