Quote by George Orwell

There is something wrong with a regime that requires a pyramid of corpses every few years.

There is something wrong with a regime that requires a pyram

Summary

This quote is a critique of a corrupt or oppressive regime that thrives on violence and a continuous cycle of death. It suggests that a government's need for a constant stream of casualties indicates a flawed system that relies on the sacrifice and loss of human lives to maintain its power. The quote highlights the inherent wrongness and lack of value for human life that exists within such a regime.

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By George Orwell

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