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“If I had understood the situation a bit better I should probably have joined the Anarchists.”

Book:The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell: An age like this, 1920-1940

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The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell: An age like this, 1920-1940

This comprehensive volume presents a selection of George Orwell's writings from the 1920s to the 1940s, offering insights into his thoughts and observations on the political and social landscape of the time. It includes his essays, journalism, and personal letters, providing a rich tapestry of his intellectual development and his response to the events of his era. more

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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

“These proceedings may at first seem strange and difficult, but like all other steps which we have already passed over, will in a little time become familiar and agreeable: and until an independence is declared, the Continent will feel itself like a man who continues putting off some unpleasant business from day to day, yet knows it must be done, hates to set about it, wishes it over, and is continually haunted with the thoughts of its necessity.”

Source: THOMAS PAINE Ultimate Collection: Political Works, Philosophical Writings, Speeches, Letters & Biography (Including Common Sense, The Rights of Man & The Age of Reason): The American Crisis, The Constitution of 1795, Declaration of Rights, Agrarian Justice, The Republican Proclamation, Anti-Monarchal Essay, Letters to Thomas Jefferson and George Washington…

“Let them call me rebel, and welcome, I feel no concern from it.”

Feels Concern Revolutionary Call Me Rebel

Author:Thomas Paine

“The libertarian sees the State as a giant gang of organized criminals, who live off the theft called "taxation" and use the proceeds to kill, enslave, and generally push people around. Therefore, any property in the hands of the State is in the hands of thieves, and should be liberated as quickly as possible. Any person or group who liberates such property, who confiscates or appropriates it from the State, is performing a virtuous act and a signal service to the cause of liberty.”