George Orwell — "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
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Often attributed, but exact phrasing and direct source in his published works can be debated; a common summary of his ideas.
Date: Approx. 1940s
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