Quote by George Orwell

Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establish a dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolution in order to establish the dictatorship.

Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establish a

Summary

This quote by George Orwell suggests that power itself is not merely a tool or a means to achieve an objective. Instead, it represents an ultimate goal in itself. The quote implies that individuals or groups often use the concept of revolution as a justification to seize power and establish a dictatorship. In other words, the intention behind a revolution may not always be to bring about positive change, but rather to attain and consolidate authority over others.

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Power Order Revolution Theend

By George Orwell

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