Political language. . . is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.

Summary

This quote by George Orwell emphasizes the manipulative nature of political language. Orwell argues that political figures often utilize language to deceive the public by making false statements appear true and justifying immoral actions like murder. He suggests that politicians employ rhetoric that is superficially convincing but lacks substance, essentially equating it to mere empty words, symbolic of the hollowness of their arguments and intentions.