Fear Quote by George Orwell
““The old civilizations claimed that they were founded on love or justice. Ours is founded upon hatred. In our world there will be no emotions except fear, rage, triumph, and self-abasement. Everything else we shall destroy—everything. Already””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Lion and the Unicorn (1941) or unknown source
A cynical claim that a new society will be built on hatred, reducing emotions to primal drives and destroying all else.
In simple terms: Hatred replaces love, limiting humanity.
Key Takeaway
Guard against hatred’s rise.
Themes
politics
human nature
emotions
totalitarianism
Mood
pessimistic
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- authoritarian regimes
- ideological indoctrination
- cultural decay
Key Concepts
moral relativism
psychology
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hatred sustain a society?
- Can fear and rage truly replace love?
A Different Perspective
Such a worldview may be self‑defeating and unsustainable.
