2 October 2019 - WISE WORDS FROM GEORGE ORWELL

WISE WORDS FROM

 GEORGE ORWELL

G'day folks,

Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist and essayist, journalist and critic, whose work is characterised by lucid prose, awareness of social injustice, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism.

George Orwell, an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic was a man of strong opinions, who wrote about major topics related to the political views and movements of his times. Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four are two of his best-known novels, both of which were turned into films and enjoyed incredible popularity. 

His work greatly impacted political culture. In fact, he was such an influential writer that The New York Times ranked Orwell second on the list of 'The 50 greatest British Writers since 1945'. He had a high moral sense and respect for justice. Below are some of George Orwell's most well-known quotes that will make you stop and think, courtesy of BabaMail.

Clancy's comment: Mm ... All of these are probably more relevant today.

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