Quotation by

George Orwell

We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

George Orwell is saying that things have become so confusing or misleading that smart people must begin by clearly explaining simple facts that should already be understood. This suggests a situation where basic truths are ignored or forgotten, making it necessary to emphasize what should be obvious.

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