A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying… - George Orwell

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A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying, since any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats.

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George Orwell (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950) was the pen name of British novelist, essayist, and journalist Eric Arthur Blair, whose work is characterised by lucid prose, awareness of social injustice, opposition to totalitarianism, and strong support of democratic socialism.

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Birth Name: Eric Arthur Blair

Alternative Names: Orwell • Eric Blair • P. S. Burton • John Freeman

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A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying, since any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats. - George Orwell

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