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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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He was an embittered atheist, the sort of atheist who does not so much disbelieve in God as personally dislike Him. – George Orwell

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I doubt whether classical education ever has been or can be successfully carried out without corporal punishment. – George Orwell

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