Five years Quote by Josephine Tey
““How old was More when Richard succeeded? He was five. When that dramatic council scene had taken place at the Tower, Thomas More had been five years old. He had been only eight when Richard died at Bosworth. Everything in that history had been hearsay.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Daughter of Time,” 1951
Historical narratives are often based on incomplete or second‑hand accounts.
In simple terms: History can be unreliable.
Key Takeaway
Question sources before accepting facts.
Themes
history
truth
interpretation
bias
research
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- academic study
- legal investigation
- personal genealogy
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
historical method
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify historical claims?
- What role does bias play in recorded history?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on hearsay can mislead.
