Quote by George Orwell

The idea that you can somehow remain aloof from and superior to the struggle [World War II], while living on food which British sailors have to risk their lives to bring you, is a bourgeois illusion bred of money and security.

The idea that you can somehow remain aloof from and superior

Summary

This quote emphasizes the fallacy of maintaining an attitude of detachment and superiority in the face of global conflicts, specifically World War II. It challenges the idea that individuals can distance themselves from the struggles faced by others when their own comforts and privileges largely depend on the sacrifices and hardships endured by others. It criticizes the bourgeois mindset that arises from wealth and security, arguing that it breeds an illusionary belief in immunity from the consequences of war and overlooks the efforts and risks taken by others to safeguard their livelihoods.

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Pacifism World War Ii

By George Orwell

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