“Old Porteous’s mind, I thought, probably stopped working at about the time of the Russo-Japanese war. And it’s a ghastly thing that nearly all the decent people, the people who don’t want to go round smashing faces in with spanners, are like that. They’re decent, but their minds have stopped. They can’t defend themselves against what’s coming to them, because they can’t see it, even when it’s under their noses.”
The story follows a man's journey as he reflects on his childhood and the changing landscape of his home village, questioning the values of his society and seeking a sense of belonging. more
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. more
“People who don’t know the power of their mind shall only have power without power”
“Our value as human beings has everything to do with whose we are and what He does through us.”
“Be careful which spirit you allow to dwell in your body. It is better to allow good spirit.”
“Death offers you thorns, eternity offers you roses, and life offers you both.”