It is said that ‘ The pen is mightier than the sword’. While one may win a battle with the sword great writers can create cultures which can shape the thought process of generations. One such influential writer was Eric Arthur Blair better known by his pen name George Orwell. His works focussed on social injustice, opposing totalitarianism and supported democratic socialism. Best known for his novels Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty- Four his works continue to influence political culture in Britain. Orwell is considered the 2nd greatest British writer since 1945 by The Times. Here are few of his inspirational quotes which give us an insight into Orwellian culture.
1. On liberty
In a free State we have to hear what we want and what we do not without revolting.
2. On happiness
Learn to seek happiness in your day to day life.
3. On soldiers
Respect the soldiers. It is for them that we are being able to live in peace.
4. On democracy
Democracy is a gift, it is our responsibility to protect it.
5. On thinking
Think properly otherwise you will have to live by someone else’s thinking.
6. On the masses
Do not follow the masses. Try to stand out in the crowd.
7. On controlling the present
Master the present and you will be able to control your past and future.
8. On change
Start putting your thoughts about changing the society into action.
9. On speaking the truth
Even if people hate you do not stop speaking the truth.
10. On being human
As human beings we should not seek perfection but to seek to be unique.
