An autobiography is only to be trusted when it reveals something disgraceful.  A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying, since any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats. -George Orwell

 

An autobiography is only to be trusted when it reveals something disgraceful. A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying, since any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats.


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This quote is just one of 55 total George Orwell quotes in our collection. George Orwell is known for saying 'An autobiography is only to be trusted when it reveals something disgraceful. A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying, since any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.

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Whoever is winning at the moment will always seem to be invincible.

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A scrupulous writer, in every sentence that he writes, will ask himself at least four questions, thus: 1. What am I trying to say? 2. What words will express it? 3. What image or idiom will make it clearer? 4. Is this image fresh enough to have an effect?

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In general, the greater the understanding, the greater the delusion: the more intelligent, the less sane.

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