The masses never revolt of their own accord, and they never revolt merely because they are oppressed. Indeed, so long as they are not permitted to have
abolition of private property” which took place in the middle years of the century meant, in effect, the concentration of property in far fewer hands than before
“They can’t do that,” she said finally. “It’s the one thing they can’t do. They can make you say anything – – but they can’t make you believe it. They can’t get inside you.”
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of Victory Mansions, though not quickly enough to prevent a swirl of gritty dust from entering along with him.