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.”
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.
Question assumptions about power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- business decisions
- media analysis
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence challenges the belief in unstoppable momentum?
- How can we guard against power‑induced bias?
Power can be temporary; overconfidence leads to errors.