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.
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An autobiography is only to be 
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.
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