Edgar Lawrence "E. L." Doctorow (January 6, 1931 – July 21, 2015) was an American novelist, editor, and professor, best known internationally for his works of historical fiction. He has been described as one of...
I take the position that true faith is not a supersessional knowledge. It cannot discard the intellect. E. L. Doctorow
I take the position that true faith is not a supersessional knowledge. It cannot discard the intellect.
Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia. E. L. Doctorow
Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.
Perhaps we all reappear, perhaps all our lives are impositions one on another. E. L. Doctorow
Perhaps we all reappear, perhaps all our lives are impositions one on another.
We are all good friends. Friendship is what endures. Shared ideals, respect for the whole character of a human being. E. L. Doctorow
We are all good friends. Friendship is what endures. Shared ideals, respect for the whole character of a human being.
Someone dying asks if there is life after death. Yes, comes the answer, only not yours. E. L. Doctorow
Someone dying asks if there is life after death. Yes, comes the answer, only not yours.
The images of things are not the things in themselves. E. L. Doctorow
The images of things are not the things in themselves.
the forms of life were volatile and that everything in the world could as easily be something else. E. L. Doctorow
the forms of life were volatile and that everything in the world could as easily be something else.
I wrote in my notebook that even if all the possible scientific questions are answered, our problem is still not touched at all. E. L. Doctorow
I wrote in my notebook that even if all the possible scientific questions are answered, our problem is still not touched at all.
I am often asked the question How can the masses permit themselves to be exploited by the few. The answer is By being persuaded to identify with them. E. L. Doctorow
I am often asked the question How can the masses permit themselves to be exploited by the few. The answer is By being persuaded to identify with them.
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing. E. L. Doctorow
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing.
