If one harbours anywhere in one's mind a nationalistic loyalty or hatred, certain facts, although in a sense known to be true, are inadmissible.
George OrwellRead
Her feelings were her own, and could not be altered from outside. It would not have occurred to her that an action which is ineffectual thereby becomes meaningless. If you loved someone, you loved him, and when you had nothing else to give, you still gave him love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal feelings and the power of love, which remains unchanged regardless of external influences.
In this quote, George Orwell reflects on the nature of love and personal emotions, suggesting that true feelings are inherently personal and immune to external alteration. It conveys that love is a selfless act that persists even when one has little else to offer, highlighting the profound depth and resilience of genuine affection.
Themes
LoveFeelingsSelflessAffectionEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a romantic toast at a wedding to honor the enduring nature of love.
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