Quote by George Orwell Download Open image ““Those who abjure violence can only do so by others committing violence on their behalf.”” — George Orwell ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare
Those who 'abjure' violence can do so only because others are committing violence on their behalf. — George Orwell Copy Share Image
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Windmill or no windmill, he said, life would go on as it had always gone on--that is, badly. — George Orwell Copy Share Image
