“ It is impossible to found a civilization on fear and hatred and cruelty. ”
George Orwell, 1984 (1949). copy citation
| Author | George Orwell |
|---|---|
| Source | 1984 |
| Topic | cruelty civilization |
| Date | 1949 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100021.txt |
Context
“Winston had recovered himself sufficiently to speak. “You can’t!” he said weakly.
“What do you mean by that remark, Winston?”
“You could not create such a world as you have just described. It is a dream. It is impossible.”
“Why?”
“It is impossible to found a civilization on fear and hatred and cruelty. It would never endure.”
“Why not?”
“It would have no vitality. It would disintegrate. It would commit suicide.”
“Nonsense. You are under the impression that hatred is more exhausting than love.”
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