For a creative writer possession of the 'truth' is less important than emotional sincerity.

The very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world. Lies will pass into history.

No one can look back on his schooldays and say with truth that they were altogether unhappy.

To walk through the ruined cities of Germany is to feel an actual doubt about the continuity of civilization.

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.