“It seemed queer, in the barber's shop, to see the Anarchist notice still on the wall, explaining that tips were prohibited. "The Revolution has struck off our chains," the notice said. I felt like telling the barbers that their chains would soon be back on again if they didn't look out.”
Homage to Catalonia (1938)
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“Those who do not move, do not notice their chains.”
As is often the case, this quote appears to be something Luxemburg could have said or written, but searches for a source have been unsuccessful. While Luxemburg often used metaphors of breaking or shattering chains, this, apparently, is not one of them. See: https://librarianshipwreck.wordpress.com/2013/07/06/reference-desk-unanswered-questions/
“Schultz: You must speak.
Jewish barber: I can't.
Schultz: It's our only hope.”
The Great Dictator (1940)
Speaking to military in Afghanistan, " Bush's Battlefield Envy http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2007/09/17/BL2007091700952_pf.html" Washington Post, (September 17, 2007)
2000s, 2007
“A prating barber asked Archelaus how he would be trimmed. He answered, "In silence."”
33 Archelaus
Apophthegms of Kings and Great Commanders
“You notice for the first time that she has freckles. You didn't know they still made them.”
Bright Lights, Big City (1984)
“I will draw you back to me. You shall see. By a chain of stars.”
Source: Red as Blood, or Tales from the Sisters Grimmer