Accord Quote by George Orwell
“The masses never revolt of their own accord, and they never revolt merely because they are oppressed. Indeed, so long as they are not permitted to have standards of comparison, they never even become aware that they are oppressed.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Politics and the English Language, 1946
People rarely rebel on their own; without a clear standard of comparison, oppression remains invisible.
In simple terms: Oppression stays hidden without a benchmark.
Key Takeaway
Create standards to recognize injustice.
Themes
politics
social justice
awareness
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
motivational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
comparative standards
oppression
revolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you develop a sense of fairness?
- What standards help reveal inequality?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change even when aware of oppression.
