George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” is a literary masterpiece, exploring the complexities of power, corruption, and revolution. Through its allegorical tale, the novel highlights the human nature’s propensity towards tyranny and manipulation. The following
quotes are handpicked from the classic to offer you a glimpse of its profound insights.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” – George Orwell
“Four legs good, two legs bad.” – George Orwell
“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.” – George Orwell
“Man is the only creature that consumes without producing.” – George Orwell
“No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?” – George Orwell
“Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – George Orwell
“I trust that every animal here appreciates the sacrifice that Comrade Napoleon has made in taking this extra labour upon himself. Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure!” – George Orwell
“Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?” – George Orwell
“Man serves the interests of no creature except himself.” – George Orwell
“He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?” – George Orwell
“The only good human being is a dead one.” – George Orwell
“All men are enemies. All animals are comrades.” – George Orwell
“Rebellion! I do not wish to speak in favour of violence, but I am convinced that a violent revolution is the only way.” – George Orwell
“Until now the animals had been about equally divided in their sympathies, but in a moment Snowball’s eloquence had carried them away.” – George Orwell
“Napoleon was right! Snowball was no better than a criminal!” – George Orwell
“Windmill or no windmill, he said, life would go on as it had always gone on—that is, badly.” – George Orwell
“There were times when it seemed to the animals that they worked longer hours and fed no better than they had in Jones’s day.” – George Orwell
“The best results are obtained by working hard and using one’s intelligence.” – George Orwell
“Only old Benjamin professed to remember every detail of his long life and to know that things never had been, nor ever could be much better or much worse—hunger, hardship, and disappointment being, so he said, the unalterable law of life.” – George Orwell
“The very first question you should ask of a leader: ‘Do you feel that you hold power?'” – George Orwell
“Animal Farm” serves as a timeless reminder of the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of vigilance. It brings forth themes that are still relevant in today’s world. Which of these quotes resonated the most with you? Are there any other quotes from the book or any other literary works that have left a lasting impression on you? Share your thoughts, experiences, and favorite quotes below. Dive deep into literature and find the hidden messages that resonate with your soul!