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Quote by George Orwell
We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the nig

We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. – George Orwell

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Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows. – George Orwell

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For a creative writer possession of the truth is less important than emotional sincerity. – George Orwell

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A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. – Roald Dahl

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