Brave New World

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Hypnopaedic proverbs.

How and why are they used?

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These are repeated quotes or sayings that are scattered throughout the novel. They are meant to reinforce the doctrines and ethos of the state. They are meant to become imbedded into the sub-conscious of people. 

“Everyone belongs to everyone else” (p.37)
“Everybody’s happy now” (p.64, l.30)
“Everyone works for everyone else. We can’t do without anyone. Even Epsilons are useful.” (p.63/64)
"A gramme in time saves nine.” (p.77) ( about soma)