Quote by George Orwell

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.

Summary

This quote is from George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984," and presents an oxymoronic and satirical view of society under an oppressive regime. War is peace implies that the state perpetuates warfare for ensuring control and unity among its citizens. Freedom is slavery suggests that true freedom is unattainable, and obedience to the ruling party ensures a pseudo-security. Ignorance is strength conveys that the regime relies on the ignorance of its citizens to maintain power, as knowledge and critical thinking could potentially lead to dissent. Overall, the quote highlights the manipulative power of authoritarian regimes.

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War Freedom Strength Peace

By George Orwell

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