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Political language. . . is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.

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George Orwell

Eric Arthur Blair, known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism. (1903-1950)

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    langage politique. . . est conçu pour rendre les mensonges véridiques et les meurtres respectables, et pour donner une apparence de solidité au vent pur.

    राजनीतिक भाषा। । । झूठ को सत्य और हत्या को सम्मानजनक बनाने के लिए, और शुद्ध हवा को ठोसता का रूप देने के लिए बनाया गया है।

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