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George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was a British novelist and political critic. Known for his sharp social criticism and profound insights into totalitarianism, Orwell is best remembered for his novels '1984' and 'Animal Farm', which remain influential to this day.

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“After 40, a man is responsible for his face.”

Men Love Faces Responsible

Author:George Orwell

“A man receiving charity always hates his benefactor- it is a fixed characteristic of human nature”

Men Humans Hate Human Nature Charity Fixed Characteristics Receiving Benefactors

Book:Down and Out in Paris and London

Source: Down and Out in Paris and London

“When I see a policeman with a club beating a man on the ground, I don't have to ask whose side I'm on.”

Men Asks Sides Clubs Policemen

Author:George Orwell

“A man may take to drink because he feels himself to be a failure, but then fail all the more completely because he drinks.”

Men Feels May Failing Drink

Book:All Art Is Propaganda: Critical Essays

Source: All Art Is Propaganda: Critical Essays

“A man may take to drink because he feels himself to he a failure, and then fail all the more completely because he drinks. It is rather the same thing that is happening to the English language. It becomes ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts.”

Men Feels May Language Failing Easier Drink Happenings Ugly Foolish Our Thoughts English Language

Book:All Art Is Propaganda: Critical Essays

Source: All Art Is Propaganda: Critical Essays

“A fat man is never so happy as when he is describing himself as "robust.”

Men Fats Describing Obesity Robust Fat Man

Book:The Penguin complete novels of George Orwell

Source: The Penguin complete novels of George Orwell

About the Author

Born: June 25, 1903
Died: January 21, 1950
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 1163

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