Foreigners Quote by Orwell George
““It is absolutely necessary to their structure that there should be no contact with foreigners except to a limited extent with war prisoners and colored slaves. Even the official ally of the moment is always regarded with a darkest suspicion. War prisoners apart, the average citizen of Oceania never sets eyes on a citizen of either Eurasia or Eastasia and he is forbidden the knowledge of foreign languages. If he were allowed contact with foreigners, he would discover that they are creatures similar to himself and that most of what has been told about them is lies.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: 1984 by George Orwell, 1949
The regime isolates citizens from foreign contact, fostering suspicion and propaganda, so people cannot see common humanity and remain controlled.
In simple terms: Isolation fuels distrust and control.
Key Takeaway
Question narratives that limit contact.
Themes
politics
control
propaganda
trust
humanity
Mood
cautious
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- education policy
- community building
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
social engineering
information control
othering
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if people learned foreign languages?
- How can societies balance security with openness?
A Different Perspective
Total isolation is unrealistic; limited exchange can also bring benefits.
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