Quotes from Animal Farm

Quotes from Animal Farm

• "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" symbolizes the betrayal of the initial ideals of equality, marking the final alteration of the commandment.

• "Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely" highlights the central theme reflecting how those in authority become corrupt through their power.

• "Four legs good; two legs bad/better" serves as a slogan used by sheep; it is a simplistic phrase that suppresses dissent and alters its meaning to control the populace.

• "Squealer could turn black into white" illustrates Squealer's talent for propaganda and manipulation of truth to maintain control over the other animals.

• "Napoleon is always right" is Boxer's personal motto that reflects his blind loyalty and inability to question authority, especially concerning Napoleon's decisions.

• "I will work harder" is another of Boxer's mottoes, showing his determination to contribute, even when circumstances worsen, as he believes work is the solution.

• "Surely, comrades, you don't want Jones back?" exemplifies Squealer's tactic of promoting fear to ensure compliance and discourage criticism of the leadership.

• "No sentimentality, Comrade! War is war" spoken by Snowball reveals his harsh view of humanity, providing insight into the mentality of revolutionaries versus oppressors.

• "Several of them would have protested if they could have found the right arguments" demonstrates the manipulation of the uneducated, showcasing how ignorance allows for easier control.

• "Man is the only creature that consumes without producing" points out the exploitation of the animals by humans, highlighting the unfair dynamics in nature.

• "Let's face it: our lives are miserable, laborious and short" captures Old Major’s call to the animals, emphasizing the need for rebellion against oppression.

• "Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his vices" warns against the dangers of mimicking the traits of the oppressor, foreshadowing the pigs' corruption.

• "Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers" reflects the call for unity and equality among the animals, emphasizing solidarity against human oppression.

• "Man is the only real enemy we have" simplifies the animals’ struggles, focusing their anger on a singular foe rather than their internal conflicts.

• "And remember, comrades, your resolution must never falter" highlights the importance of perseverance and vigilance against manipulation by those in power.

• The Seven Commandments serve to encapsulate the principles of Animalism; however, they are eventually manipulated by the pigs to justify their actions and maintain control.

• "Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?" reflects Snowball's disdain for materialism, arguing that true freedom is more valuable than superficial desires.

• "The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others" reveals the pigs' assumed superiority and how they exploit others through their intelligence.

• "Napoleon produced no schemes of his own" indicates his lack of initiative, instead relying on propaganda and brutal tactics to undermine rivals like Snowball.

• "Refused to believe that either food would become plentiful or that the windmill would save work" depicts Benjamin’s skepticism, contrasting with the blind optimism of other animals.

• "In future all questions relating to the working of the farm would be settled by a special committee of pigs" marks the establishment of a dictatorial system under Napoleon, eliminating democratic processes.

• "Bravery is not enough. Loyalty and obedience are more important" underlines the values promoted under Napoleon’s rule, encouraging submission over courageous dissent.

• "This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half" demonstrates the coercive tactics used to manipulate the animals into compliance.

• "If they had no more food than they had in Jones's day, at least they did not have less" exemplifies the rationalization used by the pigs to downplay the quality of life for the animals.

• "Whenever anything went wrong it became usual to attribute it to Snowball" shows how Napoleon uses scapegoating to divert blame and consolidate power.

• "When they had finished their confession the dogs promptly tore their throats out" illustrates the brutal repression of dissent, showcasing the ruthlessness of Napoleon's regime.

• "They had come to a time when no one dared speak his mind" captures the pervasive atmosphere of fear and oppression under Napoleon’s totalitarian rule.

• "In his speeches Squealer would talk with tears rolling down his cheeks" embodies the ironic disparity between Squealer’s emotional rhetoric and the grim reality of life on the farm.

• "Even Napoleon, who was directing operations from the rear, had his tail chipped by a pellet" contrasts Napoleon’s cowardice with Snowball’s bravery during battle, underscoring leadership dynamics.

• "Rations being readjusted" is a euphemism for decreased rations, showcasing how language is manipulated to soften the harsh reality.

• "Besides, in those days they had been slaves and now they were free" portrays Squealer's misleading narrative, obscuring the reality of continued oppression.

• "It was laid down as a rule that when a pig and any other animal met on the path, the other animal must stand aside" embodies the hierarchy established by the pigs, reinforcing their perceived superiority.

• "In April Animal Farm was proclaimed a Republic" signifies the facade of democratic governance while effectively consolidating Napoleon’s dictatorship.

• "It would be the first time that he had the leisure to study and improve his mind" relates to Boxer’s plight, illuminating how relentless labor stifles critical thinking and self-improvement.

• "Somehow it seemed as though the farm had grown richer without making themselves any richer" highlights the disparity between the farm's productivity and the animals' hardships.

• "There was nothing to which they could compare their present lives" points to the animals' lack of awareness regarding their exploitation, limiting their ability to discern improvement or decline.

• "If they went hungry, it was not from feeding tyrannical human beings" reflects the ideology indoctrinated by Squealer, masking the pigs’ growing tyranny.

• "Mr. Pilkington once again congratulated the pigs on the low rations" satirically critiques how both humans and pigs maintain oppression over their respective classes.

• "If you have your lower animals to contend with, we have our lower classes" reveals a mutual recognition of class hierarchies between humans and pigs, emphasizing shared disdain for the oppressed.

• "Twelve voices were shouting in anger, and they were all alike" illustrates the concept of mob mentality and the lack of individual thought amid collective emotion.

• "The creatures outside looked from pig to man and from man to pig" underscores the ultimate irony of the revolution, as the pigs become indistinguishable from their former oppressors.