The Economic Times

Quote of the day from George Orwells classic novel 1984: 'Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood'

George Orwells famous line from 1984 about wanting to be understood more than loved becomes a lens to explore modern loneliness, work culture, and the hunger for genuine recognition. Tracing Winston Smiths quiet realization under surveillance to todays performance driven world, the piece shows how connection without comprehension feels hollow. It also revisits Orwells life and ideas, revealing why understanding, not attention, remains his most enduring human demand.