International Herald Tribune (1 October 1990)
“
Like art and politics, gangsterism is a very important avenue of assimilation into society.
— E. L. Doctorow
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Like art and politics, gangsterism is a very important avenue of assimilation into society." in the context of "International Herald Tribune (1 October 1990)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "E. L. Doctorow" (Quotes)
The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 18, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
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.
View all quotes →