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Quote About Power by George Orwell

„We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it.“

George OrwellA concise George Orwell quote about power, politics, and the difficulty of voluntarily relinquishing political rule.
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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 reflects on the pursuit of power and the difficulty of voluntarily relinquishing political power once acquired.


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George Orwell quote about power

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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