Will the man in the street ever feel that freedom of the mind is as important and as much in need of being defended as his daily bread? - George Orwell
What is needed is the right to print what one believes to be true, without having to fear bullying or blackmail from any side. - George Orwell
The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history. - George Orwell
Double-think means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them. - George Orwell
The choice for mankind lies between freedom and happiness and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness is better. - George Orwell
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. - George Orwell
On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time. - George Orwell
If you can feel that staying human is worthwhile, even when it can t have any result whatever, you've beaten them - George Orwell
A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims, but accomplices. - George Orwell
The distinguishing mark of a man is the hand, the instrument with which he does all his mischief. - George Orwell
In general, the greater the understanding, the greater the delusion; the more intelligent, the less sane. - George Orwell