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
For a second, two seconds, they had exchanged an equivocal glance, and that was the end of the story. But even that was a memorable event, in the locked loneliness in which one had to live.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A brief, shared moment can have a profound impact in a lonely existence.
This quote by George Orwell highlights the significance of even fleeting connections between individuals. In moments of solitude, the exchange of a glance, although ambiguous, can become a memorable event that breaks through the isolation of one’s life, illustrating the human desire for connection and understanding even amidst loneliness.
Themes
ConnectionLonelinessMomentMemoryHumanInteraction
In practice
Example use cases
This quote resonates during a speech on the importance of small interactions in our daily lives.
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