The ruling power is always faced with the question, ‘In such and such circumstances, what would you do?’, whereas the opposition is not obliged to take responsibility or make any real decisions.

George Orwell
The ruling power is always faced with the question, ‘In...
The ruling power is always faced with the question, ‘In...
The ruling power is always faced with the question, ‘In...
The ruling power is always faced with the question, ‘In...
About This Quote

This quotation is often used by people in power to justify their actions, especially when they are caught in a situation where they are unsure of what to do. They say things like, "I don't know. I'm not the one in charge." By this, they are trying to convey that other people are responsible for all major decisions, but that they are only doing their jobs.

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