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“In a Party member, on the other hand, not even the smallest deviation of opinion on the most unimportant subject can be tolerated.” quote by George Orwell
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““In a Party member, on the other hand, not even the smallest deviation of opinion on the most unimportant subject can be tolerated.””

George Orwell

About This Quote

Source Essay: “Politics and the English Language,” 1946

He critiques that within a Party, even minor dissent on trivial matters is intolerable, highlighting extreme conformity.

In simple terms: Minor disagreements are not tolerated in strict groups.

Key Takeaway

Value open dialogue over blind conformity.

Themes

politics authority conformity

Mood

critical serious

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • workplace cultures
  • political parties
  • social groups

Key Concepts

totalitarianism speech control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does intolerance affect creativity?
  • When is conformity beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Total control can stifle innovation.

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