Quote by George Orwell

Hitherto, the rights and wrongs had seemed so beautifully simple.

Hitherto, the rights and wrongs had seemed so beautifully si

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This quote suggests that up until now, the speaker's understanding of what is right and wrong was straightforward and apparent. However, there has been a shift in experience or perspective, indicating that the simplicity that characterized their previous beliefs may have been challenged or called into question. The quote implies a recognition that moral judgments are no longer as clear-cut as they once seemed, introducing a sense of complexity and uncertainty into the speaker's understanding of right and wrong.

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By George Orwell

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