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Enemy Quote by George Orwell

“Truth becomes untruth if uttered by your enemy” quote by George Orwell
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“Truth becomes untruth if uttered by your enemy”

George Orwell

About This Quote

Source Book: 1984 by George Orwell, 1949

Truth can be twisted when spoken by an adversary, turning it into falsehood.

In simple terms: Enemy speech can invert truth.

Key Takeaway

Beware of source bias.

Themes

truth power manipulation

Mood

skeptical cautious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political debate
  • media analysis
  • legal testimony

Key Concepts

propaganda cognitive bias information warfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does speaker identity affect credibility?
  • When is it safe to trust an opponent?
A Different Perspective

Even enemies can convey facts; context matters.

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