George Orwell on Choosing Between Two Evils

„The choice before human beings, is not, as a rule , between good and evil but between two evils. You can let the Nazis rule the world : that is evil; or you can overthrow them by war , which is also evil. There is no other choice before you, and whichever you choose you will not come out with clean hands.“

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

In the historical context of the Second World War, George Orwell reflects on moral choices between two evils and their political consequences.


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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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