Quote by George Orwell

We are the dead. Our only true life is in the future. We shall take part in it as handfuls of dust and splinters of bone. But how far away that future may be, there is no knowing.

We are the dead. Our only true life is in the future. We sha

Summary

This quote signifies the transient nature of human existence. "We are the dead" implies that our current state is fleeting and temporary. The emphasis is on the future, where our true life and contribution lie in the form of mere remnants - "handfuls of dust and splinters of bone." However, the uncertainty of when this future will arrive is highlighted, suggesting that the impact we leave might not be immediate or familiar to us, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of our existence and the importance of looking beyond the present.

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Future Dead Death And Dying

By George Orwell

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