George Orwell was one of the finest authors and novelists of the 20th century who is best known for two of his most famous works, ‘Animal Farm and ‘Nineteen Eighty Four’. Born as Eric Arthur Blair, Orwell took up the pseudonym or pen name George Orwell shortly before the publication of his first book ‘Down and Out in Paris and London’. It led to the release of his first novel, ‘Burmese Days’. Finding success, Orwell expanded his literary career as he became a critic, essayist, author, novelist and journalist. His popular non-fiction works include ‘The Road to Wigan Pier’ and ‘Homage to Catalonia’ both of which sneaked peeked on his socialist ideas and were unorthodox and original political treatises. In the last half-decade of his life, Orwell came up with two of his masterpieces ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’, both of which brought him great acclaim, both popularly and critically, and earned him financial reward. Orwell’s writing style was unique as it was a rare combination of lucid prose, opposition to totalitarianism, support of democratic socialism and awareness of social injustice. The same is also visible in his quotes that portray his idealism and give vent to his radical thoughts of a free society. Explore this section to grab a collection of quotes by George Orwell.
Being in a minority, even in a minority of one, did not make you mad. There was truth and there was untruth, and if you clung to the truth even against the whole world, you were not mad.
