Quote by George Orwell

No advance in wealth, no softening of manners, no reform or revolution has ever brought human equality a millimeter nearer.

No advance in wealth, no softening of manners, no reform or

Summary

This quote suggests that various socioeconomic changes such as economic progress, cultural developments, reforms, or revolutions have not been able to effectively bridge the gap towards achieving true human equality. Despite these advancements, the quote argues that equality remains elusive and unchanged. This view implies that systemic social and economic structures need to be fundamentally addressed rather than relying solely on external progress to achieve genuine equality amongst individuals.

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Equality

By George Orwell

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