Quote by George Orwell

All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome.

All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in t

Summary

This quote highlights a common flaw in political thinking: the tendency to distort reality and overlook inconvenient truths. It suggests that people often project their own desires onto their perception of the future, blinding them to the obvious and disregarding facts that contradict their hopes. This bias impacts political discourse, leading to a skewed understanding of the world and potentially hindering progress. By acknowledging this inherent human tendency, we can strive to approach politics with a more objective and evidence-based mindset.

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By George Orwell

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