Malcolm Lowry, Under The Volcano Quotes

Can't you see there's a determinism about the fate of nations? They all seem to get what they deserve in the long run.

I have resisted temptation for two and a half minutes at least: my redemption is sure.

Now you see what kind of creatures we are, Hugh. Eating things alive. That's what we do. How can you have much respect for mankind, or any belief in the social struggle?

Far above him a few white clouds were racing windily after a pale gibbous moon. Drink all morning, they said to him, drink all day. This is life!