1984 Quotes / Techniques Flashcards

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“But if he can make complete, utter submission…”

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“But if he can make complete, utter submission, if he can merge himself in the Party so that he is the Party, then he is all-powerful and immortal.”

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“Power is power over human beings…”

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“Power is power over human beings. Over the body – but, above all, over the mind.”

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“Power is in tearing human minds to pieces…”

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“Power is in tearing human minds to pieces and putting them back together again in new shapes of your own choosing.”

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“…how could the immortal…”

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“…how could the immortal, collective brain be mistaken?”

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“The whole aim of Newspeak…”

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“The whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought.”

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“…belief that BIG BROTHER…”

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“…belief that BIG BROTHER is omnipotent and that the Party is infallible.”

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