“Money has become the grand test of virtue. By this test beggars fail, and for this they are despised. If one could earn even ten pounds a week at begging, it would become a respectable profession immediately. A beggar, looked at realistically, is simply a businessman, getting his living, like other businessmen, in the way that comes to hand. He has not, more than most modem people, sold his honour; he has merely made the mistake of choosing a trade at which it is impossible to grow rich.”
Quote by George Orwell
Work
Homage to Catalonia / Down and Out in Paris and London
George Orwell's 'Homage to Catalonia' is a firsthand account of his involvement in the Spanish Civil War, offering a critical perspective on the conflict. The book 'Down and Out in Paris and London' details Orwell's struggles with poverty and his experiences in the underbelly of these cities, providing a vivid portrayal of the social and economic conditions of the era. more
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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