Quote by George Orwell

It was the first time that I had ever been in a town where the working class was in the saddle... There was much in it that I did not understand, in some ways I did not even like it, but I recognized it immediately as a state of affairs worth fighting for.

It was the first time that I had ever been in a town where t

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their first encounter with a town where the working class holds power. While they admit to having limited understanding and even some reservations, they quickly realize the significance and value of such a situation. Recognizing it as a state of affairs worth fighting for implies that the speaker realizes the potential for positive change and empowerment that can come from the working class leading and influencing society. Despite personal reservations, the speaker acknowledges the importance of this shift in power dynamics and the need to support and fight for it.

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Time Worth Thetimes

By George Orwell

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