Quote by George Orwell

I sometimes think that the price of liberty is not so much eternal vigilance as eternal dirt.

I sometimes think that the price of liberty is not so much e

Summary

This quote suggests that maintaining liberty does not solely rely on always being watchful and aware, but rather it requires continuous effort and willingness to endure the messy and undesirable aspects of life. It implies that protecting freedom and preserving a democratic society may involve getting our hands dirty, engaging in difficult conversations, challenging the status quo, and actively participating in the messy process of politics and governance, rather than just passively observing.

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By George Orwell

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