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“Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four.” quote by George Orwell
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““Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four.””

George Orwell

About This Quote

Source Novel: 1984 by George Orwell, 1949

It asserts that true liberty includes the right to state objective facts, even when they contradict authority.

In simple terms: Freedom means speaking truth, even simple math.

Key Takeaway

Defend factual truth.

Themes

freedom truth authority speech

Mood

defiant reflective

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • education
  • political debate
  • human rights advocacy

Key Concepts

totalitarianism censorship epistemic rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you hesitant to voice?
  • How does truth protect freedom?
A Different Perspective

The right to speak truth can be suppressed by power.

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