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If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever
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"If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever"

- George Orwell

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This quote by George Orwell is an alerting about the possible consequences of overbearing programs. It paints a bleak picture of a future where the effective are able to run over on the rights of the helpless with impunity. The image of a boot marking on a human face is an effective metaphor for the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism. It suggests that the future could be one of continuous suffering and oppression, with no hope of escape. The quote works as a reminder of the value of protecting human rights and liberty, and of withstanding oppressive programs. It is a stark tip of the consequences of enabling power to be mistreated, and of the need to remain vigilant against those who would seek to oppress others.

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George Orwell This quote is written / told by George Orwell between June 25, 1903 and January 21, 1950. He was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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