History Quote by George Orwell

Records told the same tale, then the lie passed into history and became truth.

— George Orwell

“tale—then the lie passed into history and became truth. “Who controls”

— George Orwell

“The Dreamer awakes The shadow goes by The tale I have told you, That tale is a lie. But listen to me, Bright maiden,…

— Traditional folktale ending

And if all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed—if all records told the same tale—then the lie passed into history and became…

— George Orwell

We tried to avoid, you know, records. We were told over and over that was probably the most serious mistake and the reason was…

— Ken Thompson

I've only had a sit-down encounter with Robert once, and that one conversation was the best advice that I have gotten from any individual…

— K.Michelle

If you heard my records and no one told you, I don't think you'd know whether it's a band or one guy.

— Lenny Kravitz

The groups I liked, you really looked forward to their albums and you rushed to get them the first day, because you knew it…

— Mick Jones

“What a tale we have been in, Mr. Frodo, haven't we?' he said. 'I wish I could hear it told. Do you think they'll…

— J.R.R. Tolkien

“Maybe Shooter was a writer. He fulfilled both of the main requirements: he told a tale you wanted to hear to the end, even…

— Stephen King

There are few joys to compare with the telling of a well-told tale.

— Charles de Lint

What so tedious as a twice-told tale?

— Homer