Oceania was at war with Eurasia; therefore Oceania had always been at war with Eurasia.

Summary

This quote is from George Orwell's dystopian novel, "1984," where the protagonist, Winston Smith, lives in the totalitarian society of Oceania. The quote reflects the manipulation of historical facts by the government to control and maintain power. It signifies the idea of erasing and rewriting history to fit the ruling party's agenda. Despite any evidence to the contrary, the government claims that Oceania has always been at war with Eurasia, hinting at the party's ability to control and manipulate reality to suit its own interests.

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