No use to preach to the working-man courtesy & politeness when at the same time the working-man is not given working conditions under which he can stay polite and soft-mannered. — B. Traven Copy Share Image
Morals are taught & preached not for the sake of heaven, but to assist those people on earth who have everything they need &… — B. Traven Copy Share
If you do not wish to be lied to, do not ask questions! The only real defence civilized man has against anybody who bothers… — B. Traven Copy Share
The treasure which you think not worth taking trouble and pains to find, this alone is the real treasure you are longing for all… — B. Traven Copy Share
No use to preach to the working-man courtesy & politeness when at the same time the working-man is not given working conditions under which… — B. Traven Copy Share
“don't ever believe that kings were done with when the fathers of the country made a revolution.” — B. Traven Copy Share
A trip to a Central American jungle to watch how Indians behave near a bridge won't make you see either the jungle or the… — B. Traven Copy Share
The deplorable thing is that the people who were tortured yesterday, torture today. — B. Traven Copy Share
The prison was very important - as everywhere on earth. Everywhere the building of a prison is the first step in the organization of… — B. Traven Copy Share
If you do not wish to be lied to, do not ask questions. If there were no questions, there would be no lies. — B. Traven Copy Share
“it would have been a rare thing anyhow for an official to come upon an idea that is not provided for in the regulations.” — B. Traven Copy Share
My personal history would not be disappointing to readers, but it is my own affair which I want to keep to myself. I am… — B. Traven Copy Share
Anyone who is willing to work and is serious about it will certainly find a job. Only you must not go to the man… — B. Traven Copy Share
“ordinary people can never fall over the walls, because they never dare climb high enough to see what is beyond the walls.” — B. Traven Copy Share
