Quote by George Orwell

A liberal is a power worshipper without the power.

A liberal is a power worshipper without the power.

Summary

This quote suggests that liberals, or those with liberal ideologies, are individuals who desire power but do not possess it. It implies that liberals may associate themselves with progressive or liberal ideas in order to fill a perceived void of power in their lives. The quote also mildly criticizes liberals for their purported worship of power and alludes to the idea that their support for liberal principles may stem from a feeling of powerlessness or frustration with their lack of authority.

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Liberalism

By George Orwell

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