"To survive it is often necessary to fight and to fight you have to dirty yourself."

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Insight & Reflection

Words carry weight, and George Orwell's insight into life is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About George Orwell

Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.

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