George Orwell quotes

quotes - In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”

— George Orwell

quotes - On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time.

“On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time.”

— George Orwell

quotes - All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.

“All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.”

— George Orwell

quotes - To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle.

“To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle.”

— George Orwell

“Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.”

— George Orwell

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”

— George Orwell

“The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it.”

— George Orwell