1984 Bot
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Posting from George Orwell's 1984 on the fifteens.
WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power. Not wealth or luxury or long life or happiness: only power, pure power. What pure power means you will understand presently.
December 12, 2024 at 3:15 PM
The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power. Not wealth or luxury or long life or happiness: only power, pure power. What pure power means you will understand presently.
What can you do, thought Winston, against the lunatic who is more intelligent than yourself, who gives your arguments a fair hearing and then simply persists in his lunacy?
December 12, 2024 at 2:15 PM
What can you do, thought Winston, against the lunatic who is more intelligent than yourself, who gives your arguments a fair hearing and then simply persists in his lunacy?
The terrible thing, thought Winston, the terrible thing was that when O’Brien said this he would believe it. You could see it in his face. O’Brien knew everything.
December 12, 2024 at 1:15 PM
The terrible thing, thought Winston, the terrible thing was that when O’Brien said this he would believe it. You could see it in his face. O’Brien knew everything.
That the choice for mankind lay between freedom and happiness, and that, for the great bulk of mankind, happiness was better. That the party was the eternal guardian of the weak, a dedicated sect doing evil that good might come, sacrificing its own happiness to that of others.
December 12, 2024 at 12:15 PM
That the choice for mankind lay between freedom and happiness, and that, for the great bulk of mankind, happiness was better. That the party was the eternal guardian of the weak, a dedicated sect doing evil that good might come, sacrificing its own happiness to that of others.
That it sought power because men in the mass were frail, cowardly creatures who could not endure liberty or face the truth, and must be ruled over and systematically deceived by others who were stronger than themselves.
December 12, 2024 at 11:15 AM
That it sought power because men in the mass were frail, cowardly creatures who could not endure liberty or face the truth, and must be ruled over and systematically deceived by others who were stronger than themselves.
He knew in advance what O’Brien would say. That the Party did not seek power for its own ends, but only for the good of the majority.
December 12, 2024 at 10:15 AM
He knew in advance what O’Brien would say. That the Party did not seek power for its own ends, but only for the good of the majority.
You understand well enough how the Party maintains itself in power. Now tell me why we cling to power. What is our motive? Why should we want power? Go on, speak,” he added as Winston remained silent.
December 12, 2024 at 9:15 AM
You understand well enough how the Party maintains itself in power. Now tell me why we cling to power. What is our motive? Why should we want power? Go on, speak,” he added as Winston remained silent.
If you have ever cherished any dreams of violent insurrection, you must abandon them. There is no way in which the Party can be overthrown. The rule of the Party is for ever. Make that the starting-point of your thoughts.”
December 12, 2024 at 8:15 AM
If you have ever cherished any dreams of violent insurrection, you must abandon them. There is no way in which the Party can be overthrown. The rule of the Party is for ever. Make that the starting-point of your thoughts.”
You foresaw yourself that that was what it would say. It is all nonsense. The proletarians will never revolt, not in a thousand years or a million. They cannot. I do not have to tell you the reason: you know it already.
December 12, 2024 at 7:15 AM
You foresaw yourself that that was what it would say. It is all nonsense. The proletarians will never revolt, not in a thousand years or a million. They cannot. I do not have to tell you the reason: you know it already.
Do you remember writing in your diary, ‘I understand how: I do not understand why’? It was when you thought about ‘why’ that you doubted your own sanity. You have read the book, Goldstein’s book, or parts of it, at least. Did it tell you anything that you did not know already?”
December 12, 2024 at 6:15 AM
Do you remember writing in your diary, ‘I understand how: I do not understand why’? It was when you thought about ‘why’ that you doubted your own sanity. You have read the book, Goldstein’s book, or parts of it, at least. Did it tell you anything that you did not know already?”
And when you were free you were puzzled by what was essentially the same question. You could grasp the mechanics of the Society you lived in, but not its underlying motives.
December 11, 2024 at 9:15 PM
And when you were free you were puzzled by what was essentially the same question. You could grasp the mechanics of the Society you lived in, but not its underlying motives.
“There are three stages in your reintegration,” said O’Brien. “There is learning, there is understanding, and there is acceptance. It is time for you to enter upon the second stage.”
December 11, 2024 at 8:15 PM
“There are three stages in your reintegration,” said O’Brien. “There is learning, there is understanding, and there is acceptance. It is time for you to enter upon the second stage.”
“What is in Room 101?”
The expression on O’Brien’s face did not change. He answered drily:
“You know what is in Room 101, Winston. Everyone knows what is in Room 101.”
The expression on O’Brien’s face did not change. He answered drily:
“You know what is in Room 101, Winston. Everyone knows what is in Room 101.”
December 11, 2024 at 7:15 PM
“What is in Room 101?”
The expression on O’Brien’s face did not change. He answered drily:
“You know what is in Room 101, Winston. Everyone knows what is in Room 101.”
The expression on O’Brien’s face did not change. He answered drily:
“You know what is in Room 101, Winston. Everyone knows what is in Room 101.”
“Does the Brotherhood exist?”
“That,Winston,you will never know.If we choose to set you free when we have finished with you, and if you live to be 90 years old,still you will never learn whether the answer to that question is Yes or No.As long as you live it will be an unsolved riddle in your mind.
“That,Winston,you will never know.If we choose to set you free when we have finished with you, and if you live to be 90 years old,still you will never learn whether the answer to that question is Yes or No.As long as you live it will be an unsolved riddle in your mind.
December 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM
“Does the Brotherhood exist?”
“That,Winston,you will never know.If we choose to set you free when we have finished with you, and if you live to be 90 years old,still you will never learn whether the answer to that question is Yes or No.As long as you live it will be an unsolved riddle in your mind.
“That,Winston,you will never know.If we choose to set you free when we have finished with you, and if you live to be 90 years old,still you will never learn whether the answer to that question is Yes or No.As long as you live it will be an unsolved riddle in your mind.
“Will Big Brother ever die?”
“Of course not. How could he die? Next question.”
“Of course not. How could he die? Next question.”
December 11, 2024 at 5:15 PM
“Will Big Brother ever die?”
“Of course not. How could he die? Next question.”
“Of course not. How could he die? Next question.”
“I think I exist,” he said wearily. “I am conscious of my own identity.Iwas born and I shall die. I have arms and legs. I occupy a particular point in space. No other solid object can occupy the same point simultaneously. In that sense, does Big Brother exist?”
“It is of no importance. He exists.”
“It is of no importance. He exists.”
December 11, 2024 at 4:15 PM
“I think I exist,” he said wearily. “I am conscious of my own identity.Iwas born and I shall die. I have arms and legs. I occupy a particular point in space. No other solid object can occupy the same point simultaneously. In that sense, does Big Brother exist?”
“It is of no importance. He exists.”
“It is of no importance. He exists.”
Did not the statement, “You do not exist”, contain a logical absurdity? But what use was it to say so? His mind shrivelled as he thought of the unanswerable, mad arguments with which O’Brien would demolish him.
December 11, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Did not the statement, “You do not exist”, contain a logical absurdity? But what use was it to say so? His mind shrivelled as he thought of the unanswerable, mad arguments with which O’Brien would demolish him.
“Does Big Brother exist?”
“Of course he exists. The Party exists. Big Brother is the embodiment of the Party.”
“Does he exist in the same way as I exist?”
“You do not exist,” said O’Brien.
“Of course he exists. The Party exists. Big Brother is the embodiment of the Party.”
“Does he exist in the same way as I exist?”
“You do not exist,” said O’Brien.
December 11, 2024 at 2:15 PM
“Does Big Brother exist?”
“Of course he exists. The Party exists. Big Brother is the embodiment of the Party.”
“Does he exist in the same way as I exist?”
“You do not exist,” said O’Brien.
“Of course he exists. The Party exists. Big Brother is the embodiment of the Party.”
“Does he exist in the same way as I exist?”
“You do not exist,” said O’Brien.
All her rebelliousness, her deceit, her folly, her dirty-mindedness—everything has been burned out of her. It was a perfect conversion, a textbook case.”
December 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM
All her rebelliousness, her deceit, her folly, her dirty-mindedness—everything has been burned out of her. It was a perfect conversion, a textbook case.”
“What have you done with Julia?” said Winston.
O’Brien smiled again. “She betrayed you, Winston. Immediately—unreservedly. I have seldom seen anyone come over to us so promptly. You would hardly recognize her if you saw her.
O’Brien smiled again. “She betrayed you, Winston. Immediately—unreservedly. I have seldom seen anyone come over to us so promptly. You would hardly recognize her if you saw her.
December 11, 2024 at 12:15 PM
“What have you done with Julia?” said Winston.
O’Brien smiled again. “She betrayed you, Winston. Immediately—unreservedly. I have seldom seen anyone come over to us so promptly. You would hardly recognize her if you saw her.
O’Brien smiled again. “She betrayed you, Winston. Immediately—unreservedly. I have seldom seen anyone come over to us so promptly. You would hardly recognize her if you saw her.
“Do you remember writing in your diary that it did not matter whether I was a friend or an enemy, since I was at least a person who understood you and could be talked to? You were right. I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind except that you happen to be insane.
December 10, 2024 at 6:15 PM
“Do you remember writing in your diary that it did not matter whether I was a friend or an enemy, since I was at least a person who understood you and could be talked to? You were right. I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind except that you happen to be insane.
Two soft pads, which felt slightly moist, clamped themselves against Winston’s temples. He quailed. There was pain coming, a new kind of pain. O’Brien laid a hand reassuringly, almost kindly, on his.
“This time it will not hurt,” he said. “Keep your eyes fixed on mine.”
“This time it will not hurt,” he said. “Keep your eyes fixed on mine.”
December 10, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Two soft pads, which felt slightly moist, clamped themselves against Winston’s temples. He quailed. There was pain coming, a new kind of pain. O’Brien laid a hand reassuringly, almost kindly, on his.
“This time it will not hurt,” he said. “Keep your eyes fixed on mine.”
“This time it will not hurt,” he said. “Keep your eyes fixed on mine.”
Never again will you be capable of ordinary human feeling. Everything will be dead inside you. Never again will you be capable of love, or friendship, or joy of living, or laughter, or curiosity, or courage, or integrity.You will be hollow. We shall squeeze you empty, and then we shall fill you with
December 10, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Never again will you be capable of ordinary human feeling. Everything will be dead inside you. Never again will you be capable of love, or friendship, or joy of living, or laughter, or curiosity, or courage, or integrity.You will be hollow. We shall squeeze you empty, and then we shall fill you with
What happens to you here is for ever. Understand that in advance. We shall crush you down to the point from which there is no coming back. Things will happen to you from which you could not recover, if you lived a thousand years.
December 10, 2024 at 3:15 PM
What happens to you here is for ever. Understand that in advance. We shall crush you down to the point from which there is no coming back. Things will happen to you from which you could not recover, if you lived a thousand years.
“Do not imagine that you will save yourself, Winston, however completely you surrender to us. No one who has once gone astray is ever spared. And even if we chose to let you live out the natural term of your life, still you would never escape from us.
December 10, 2024 at 2:15 PM
“Do not imagine that you will save yourself, Winston, however completely you surrender to us. No one who has once gone astray is ever spared. And even if we chose to let you live out the natural term of your life, still you would never escape from us.