"The best books... are those that tell you what you know already."

Wisdom

Create & Download Quote Image

Select Template

Insight & Reflection

When George Orwell speaks about wisdom, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of wisdom in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

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.

More quotes by George Orwell  ’
Editorial Note: This quote is curated and fact-checked by the Quotes Archive Editorial Team. Verified Literature Specialist.

More by George Orwell

"Every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Read more  ’

"To live with purpose is to leave the world a little gentler than you found it. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

Read more  ’

More about Wisdom

"True innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Read more  ’
View all Wisdom quotes  ’