“A dirty joke is a sort of mental rebellion.”
Quote by George Orwell
Author
George Orwell
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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Source: The Complete Works of George Orwell: I belong to the Left: 1945
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