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“But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Big Brother.”

Quote by George Orwell

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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. more

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