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Files Quotes

Quotes touching on records, secrets, and ranks of time

This collection shows how differently the word 'files' can be used, from institutional records and everyday paperwork to a poetic sense of standing among the ranks of history. A couple of lines add gentle humor about bureaucracy and stored information. For more wordplay-driven sayings, see the Slot quotes page.

The Bureau doesn't have any secret files.

Quotes by W. Mark Felt

We have persistant objects, they're called files.

Quotes by Ken Thompson

Poor fellow, he suffers from files.

Quotes by Aneurin Bevan

I the heir of all the ages, in the foremost files of time.

Quotes by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all these quotes refer to computer or paper documents?
No, one uses 'files' in a more poetic sense, describing a person's place among the ranks of history rather than literal paperwork.
Is there humor in this set of quotes?
Yes, a couple of lines poke gentle fun at bureaucracy and the idea of being troubled by paperwork.
Do any quotes reference technology?
One compares certain digital or stored items to persistent objects, hinting at how the concept of a file applies beyond paper.
Are these quotes suitable for tech or history content?
Yes, the mix of literal and poetic meanings makes them useful for both technology posts and reflective, historical captions.
Where can I find more quotes with clever wordplay?
Related collections such as Troupe quotes offer more playful language.

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