Quote by George Orwell

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

Hitherto, the rights and wrongs had seemed so beautifully si

Summary

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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War Morality

By George Orwell

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