In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
George Orwell Quotes
What can you do against the lunatic who is more intelligent than yourself, who gives your arguments a fair hearing and then simply persists in his lunacy?
Similar Quotes
God is another name for human intelligence raised above all error and imperfection, and ex...
- William Ellery ChanningIntelligence is always intimidating to those who aren't!
- Eric Jerome DickeyAn intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself.
- Albert CamusDiscretion is a synonym for intelligence.
- Eloisa JamesIntelligence is power; it is the flame behind the spark of intrigue.
- Tobsha LearnerComments on: "George Orwell Quotes: What can you do against the lunatic who is more intelligent than yourself,..."
Birth: | 25th June, 1903 |
Death: | 21st January, 1950 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Essayist, Journalist, Novelist |
Eric Arthur Blair who used the pen name George Orwell was born in Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India. He was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. He wrote literary criticism, fiction, nonfiction, and polemical journalism. He wrote several novels include: Burmese Days, A Clergyman's Daughter, Keep the Aspidistra Flying, Coming Up for Air, and Nineteen Eighty-Four. His nonfiction works include: Down and Out in Paris and London, The Road to Wigan Pier, and Homage to Catalonia. He wrote one novella include: Animal Farm. He wrote several essays include: Politics and the English Language, Why I Write, A Hanging, Such, Such Were the Joys, and England Your England.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 30th April
Births
- 1957 - Duane G. Carey
- 1956 - Lars von Trier
- 1933 - Willie Nelson
- 1923 - Percy Heath
- 1938 - Larry Niven
Deaths
- 1980 - Louis Kronenberger
- 1983 - Muddy Waters
- 1936 - Alfred Edward Housman
- 1982 - Lester Bangs
- 1879 - Sarah Josepha Hale
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends