I hate purity, I hate goodness! I don't want any virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone to be corrupt to the bones.

I hate purity, I hate goodness! I don’t want any virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone to be corrupt to the bones.

– George Orwell

1984. Part 2, Chapter 2. Winston is not concerned about the number of sexual partners Julia has had, he is attracted by her rebelliousness against the Party.

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