In our time political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible.

Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred, and always stronger than internationalism.

The atom bombs are piling up in the factories, the police are prowling through the cities, the lies are streaming from the loudspeakers, but the earth is still going round the sun.

Big Brother is watching you.

Good writing is like a windowpane.

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.