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“In practice nobody cares whether work is useful or useless, productive or parasitic; the sole thing demanded is that it shall be profitable.” quote by George Orwell
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““In practice nobody cares whether work is useful or useless, productive or parasitic; the sole thing demanded is that it shall be profitable.””

George Orwell

About This Quote

Source Essay: Politics and the English Language, 1946

The quote asserts that profit is the only real criterion for work, disregarding its societal value or productivity.

In simple terms: Profit is the sole measure of work.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize profitability over purpose.

Themes

capitalism value work profit ethics

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • investment choices
  • career planning
  • policy making

Key Concepts

economic incentive moral relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is profit always the best metric?
  • What are the hidden costs of profit‑driven work?
A Different Perspective

It ignores long‑term social and environmental costs of profit‑first thinking.

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