Quote by George Orwell on Freedom and Happiness

„The choice for mankind lies between freedom and happiness and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness is better.“

George OrwellQuote by George Orwell on mankind's choice between freedom and happiness as a key societal issue.
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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 addresses the tension between freedom and happiness as a central choice for humanity.


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George Orwell quote about the choice between freedom and happiness

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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