Quote by George Orwell

He was a lonely ghost uttering a truth that no one would ever hear. But so long as he uttered it in some obscure way the continuity was not broken. It was not by making yourself heard but by staying sane that you carried on the human heritage.

He was a lonely ghost uttering a truth that no one would eve

Summary

This quote highlights the essence of loneliness and the struggle for self-expression. The solitary ghost represents an individual who feels unheard and isolated, yet persists in voicing their truth, even in obscure ways. The continuation of humanity is not contingent upon being heard by others, but rather on maintaining one's sanity amidst the isolation. The quote emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and preserving personal sanity as a means of upholding the human legacy.

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Truth Sanity Heritage

By George Orwell

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