"To walk through the ruined cities of Germany is to feel an actual doubt about the continuity of civilization."

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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.

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