“Books allow people to think for themselves, and we can’t have that.”
“We must burn the books, Montag, all the books.”
“The books are worthless. Nothing in them can be trusted.”
“We are an information-based society now. Information is stored in the minds of the Government and its experts.”
“The less you know, the happier you’ll be.”
“The important thing for you to remember, Montag, is we’re the Happiness Boys. We stand against an enemy that seeks to destroy the happiness of mankind.”
“Remember, Montag, we’re police officials. It’s our duty to burn books.”
“Book burnings have been a great tradition throughout history. Don’t ask why. It’s always been done.”
“We’ve changed the world, Montag. We didn’t tear down those statues, we just moved elsewhere, where the statues won’t offend anyone.” “Don’t read books. Read the blurb. Read the headlines. Read the captions. But don’t read the books.”
“Books make people question the world around them, and that’s dangerous.”
“The books are like a virus, spreading harmful ideas and disrupting the order of society.”
“Have you ever thought what would happen if all the books were put back into the houses? We’d have to build a bonfire so big the like of which you’ve never imagined.” FUNNY QUOTES ABOUT BAKING
“Books don’t give answers, they just challenge everything.”
“What do we want in this country, above all? People want to be happy, isn’t that right?”
“Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Let the books burn, Montag.”
“We’re giving the people what they want. They don’t need books. They need entertainment.”
“Books are dangerous weapons that can destroy society from within.”
“Books can make people feel discontent. We need to keep them content with what they have.”
“A book fanatic is a dangerous lunatic. Just look at those eyes shining with innocence.”
“There’s no need for uncertainty, Montag. Let the Government think for you.”
“Books are just paper and ink. They’re not worth risking your life for.”
“We have a responsibility to burn these books. It’s for the greater good.”
“Our job is to keep the peace. And in order to maintain peace, we must burn all the books.”