Another quote

By Phillip K. Dick:

The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words.
—How to Build a Universe That Won't Fall Apart in Two Days

This one goes on my already too long sidebar.

I found it on the notable quotes page collected by Susan Ohanian, who compiles an amazing amount of material on her site. Go take a look; if you like her sensibilities, support her by buying the books she's written.