Quote About Truth and Propaganda by George Orwell

„Everyone believes in the atrocities of the enemy and disbelieves in those of his own side, without ever bothering to examine the evidence.“

George OrwellA concise George Orwell quote about political bias, the perception of atrocities, and the importance of examining evidence.
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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 examines the biased perception of political violence and the importance of carefully examining evidence.


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George Orwell quote about truth, propaganda, and believing claims about the enemy

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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