E. L. Doctorow

" Banks and churches and courtrooms all depend on the appurtenances of theatre. On illusion. Banks, the illusion of stability and honourable dealings to the rot and corruption of capitalist exploitation. Churches the illusion of sacred sanctuary of purposes of pacifying social discontent. Courtrooms of course designed to promote the illusion of solemn justice. If there was true justice why would such trappings be necessary? Wouldn't a table and chairs and an ordinary room serve just as well? "
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" We make a mistake to condescend to the past as if it were preparatory to our own time. "
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E. L. Doctorow
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06-01-1931 21-07-2015 Novelist, Editor, Professor citation
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