George Orwell — "Circus dogs jump when the trainer cracks his whip, but the really well-trained d…"
Circus dogs jump when the trainer cracks his whip, but the really well-trained dog is the one that turns somersaults when there is no whip.
Get This Quote & Author's Image Illustrated On:
Click any product to generate a realistic preview. Up to 3 at a time.
* Initial load can take up to 90 seconds — revising the preview in another color is nearly instant.
Kitchen
Apparel
Other
More from George Orwell
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims... but accomplices."
"The word 'socialism' has been so twisted and distorted that it means almost nothing."
"If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself."
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
"Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence: in other words it is war minus …"
Details
Often attributed, but exact phrasing and direct source in his published works can be debated; a common summary of his ideas.
Date: Approx. 1940s
GeneralVerification
Unverifiable
Found in 1 providers: grok
1 source checked