Ruined City Quotes

“Without work men are utterly undone.”
― Nevil Shute, Ruined City

“There's no dignity, no decency, or health today for men that haven't got a job. All other things depend on work today.”
― Nevil Shute, Ruined City

“You did not die when you were drawing public assistance money, but you certainly did not remain alive.”
― Nevil Shute, Ruined City

“The thing most worth doing in this modern world [is to] create jobs that men can work at, and be proud of, and make money by their work.”
― Nevil Shute, Ruined City

“I never was in such a horrid office . . . It's not very nice to be where people are being swindled all day long, is it?”
― Nevil Shute, Ruined City