Quote About Language and Thought by George Orwell

„There is no swifter route to the corruption of thought than through the corruption of language“

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George Orwell was a British writer, journalist, and social critic, known for his critical novels on totalitarianism and political power.

George Orwell highlights how the misuse of language can influence our thinking and perception.


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George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair (1903–1950), was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His works, including '1984' and 'Animal Farm', are major classics of political literature that expose totalitarian regimes and social injustices.

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