Quote by George Orwell

TWO AND TWO MAKES FIVE

TWO AND TWO MAKES FIVE

Summary

This quote is an example of a logical fallacy called a contradiction. It means that two things that are traditionally understood as separate or distinct are somehow being equated or combined, which goes against basic reasoning. In this case, the statement that "two and two makes five" implies a violation of fundamental arithmetic principles. It could be used to highlight the absurdity or illogical nature of a particular argument or claim.

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Satire Orwell Authoritarianism Russian Revolution

By George Orwell

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