Monuments which we call records are the vestiges of truth and antiquity.

Explanation

Official records carry the weight of established truth and historical fact — they are the permanent evidence of what was done and decided, and are presumed accurate until rebutted.

Where this applies

• Official records should be treated as reliable evidence of what happened.
• The government's own records prove my case but they're trying to ignore them.
• Public records are the permanent evidence of truth and should be presumed accurate.