Quote by George Orwell

A man receiving charity always hates his benefactor- it is a fixed characteristic of human nature

A man receiving charity always hates his benefactor- it is a

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone receives help or charity from another person, there is an inherent tendency for the recipient to resent or dislike the one providing aid. It claims that this response is a consistent feature of human behavior. The idea behind this explanation is that humans may feel a sense of shame or dependency when in a position of receiving help, leading to discomfort and resentment towards the benefactor.

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