Quote by George Orwell

All nationalistic distinctions - all claims to be better than somebody else because you have a different-shaped skull or speak a different dialect - are entirely spurious, but they are important so long as people believe in them.

All nationalistic distinctions - all claims to be better tha

Summary

This quote highlights the arbitrary nature of nationalistic distinctions and how they hold no inherent truth or superiority. It emphasizes that differences in appearances or language do not make one person or group inherently better than another. However, it recognizes the significance of these distinctions as long as individuals continue to believe in and uphold them, indicating the power of collective perception and belief in shaping notions of superiority and identity.

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