George Orwell Quote on Morality and Nationalism

„Actions are held to be good or bad, not on their own merits, but according to who does them. There is almost no kind of outrage-torture, imprisonment without trial, assassination, the bombing of civilians-which does not change its moral color when it is committed by 'our' side. The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.“

George OrwellGeorge Orwell's quote explains how nationalism alters the moral judgment of atrocities.
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George Orwell was a British writer, journalist, and social critic, known for his critical novels on totalitarianism and political power.

This quote by George Orwell highlights how personal or national affiliation influences the moral judgment of actions, especially atrocities.


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George Orwell quote about morality, nationalism, and double standards in wartime

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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