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History is the present. That’s why every generation writes it anew. But what most people think of as history is its end product, myth.
— E. L. Doctorow
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "History is the present. That’s why every generation writes it anew. But what most people think of as history is its end product, myth." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About E. L. Doctorow
Edgar Lawrence Doctorow (6 January 1931 - July 21, 2015) is an American author of several critically acclaimed novels that blend history and social criticism. He held the Glucksman Chair in American Letters at New York University.
About E. L. Doctorow
Edgar Lawrence Doctorow (6 January 1931 - July 21, 2015) is an American author of several critically acclaimed novels that blend history and social criticism. He held the Glucksman Chair in American Letters at New York University.
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