Quote by George Orwell

We are not interested in those stupid crimes you have committed. The Party is not interested in the overt act: the thought is all we care about.

We are not interested in those stupid crimes you have commit

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of controlling one's thoughts and beliefs rather than focusing solely on actions. It suggests that the ruling Party's primary concern lies in manipulating and monitoring the thoughts of individuals instead of holding them accountable for their outward behavior. This highlights the totalitarian nature of such a regime, where freedom of thought is suppressed and the government's main objective is to maintain control through ideological conformity.

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Thought

By George Orwell

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