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George Orwell Quote: Truth and Society – Why We Fear Truths

„The further a society moves away from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.“

George OrwellGeorge Orwell on truth: The further society drifts, the more it despises truth tellers. Learn about his lasting impact.
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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 reminds us that truth is often uncomfortable and rejected by a society the further it drifts from it. It encourages courage in speaking the truth.


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Quote by George Orwell about society's hatred towards truth speakers

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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