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. The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power.

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

Summary

This quote by George Orwell highlights the idea that power is not simply a means to achieve certain goals or ideals, but rather a desire in itself. It suggests that those who strive for power do not do so for the sake of a greater purpose, such as safeguarding a revolution or achieving justice, but rather for the sake of maintaining and exerting control. It implies that power can become an obsession, with acts of persecution, torture, and dictatorship serving as ends rather than means to an end. Ultimately, the quote reflects on the corrupting nature of power and the potential for it to be wielded for its own sake.

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By George Orwell

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