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Quote by George Orwell

“The upper class desire to remain so, the middle class wish to overthrow the upper class, and the lower class want a classless system.”

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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