[dang]

Orwell's biography is so famous that we can guess the basics of how he would answer this: revolutionaries don't necessarily have your interests in mind; it's not hopeless; oppose the status quo; don't be blinded by ideology; be honest before being political.

[kaycebasques]

Which biography are you referring to? I’m seeing a few. I didn’t know it was famous and never thought to check, but would definitely like to read now that you mention it.

P.S. it’s always a treat to stumble on a non-moderator comment from dang

[dang]

Oh, by biography I just meant his life story. I didn't have a specific book in mind.

Orwell is famous for having been early to break with political allies whose tactics he abhorred, even though they were fighting for his side. He had a genius for intellectual honesty, which made his writing exceptionally clear. If there's a clearer writer in English I wonder who it is.

[TurkishPoptart]

Well said.