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Belief Quote by George Orwell

“Power-worship blurs political judgment because it leads, almost unavoidably, to the belief that present trends will continue. Whoever is winning at the moment will always seem to be invincible.” quote by George Orwell
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“Power-worship blurs political judgment because it leads, almost unavoidably, to the belief that present trends will continue. Whoever is winning at the moment will always seem to be invincible.”

George Orwell

About This Quote

Source Essay: Politics and the English Language, 1946

Power worship distorts judgment, making people assume current trends will persist and that winners are unbeatable.

In simple terms: Power can blind us to reality.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about power.

Themes

politics power bias critical thinking

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • business decisions
  • media analysis
  • policy making

Key Concepts

cognitive bias historical cycles leadership perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence challenges the belief in unstoppable momentum?
  • How can we guard against power‑induced bias?
A Different Perspective

Power can be temporary; overconfidence leads to errors.

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