“It’s frightful” – Quote by George Orwell

„It's frightful that people who are so ignorant should have so much influence.“

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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 criticizes the dangerous influence of ignorant people on society and politics.


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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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