Fading Quote by George Orwell

“The very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world. Lies will pass into history.”

George Orwell

About This Quote

Source Essay: Politics and the English Language, 1946

Objective truth is eroding; falsehoods become accepted as history.

In simple terms: Truth fades, lies become history.

Key Takeaway

Guard against misinformation.

Themes

truth history media propaganda

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

news consumption
education
political discourse

Key Concepts

epistemology political power cultural memory

Questions to Reflect On

How do we verify facts?
What role does education play?

A Different Perspective

Truth may persist in subcultures.

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