Authority Quote by E. L. Doctorow
“I did have a feeling then that the culture of factuality was so dominating that storytelling had lost all its authority.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Daniel, 1971
The dominance of factual reporting can diminish the power and credibility of narrative storytelling.
In simple terms: Facts can crowd out stories.
Key Takeaway
Balance fact and narrative.
Themes
culture
storytelling
authority
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- education
- creative writing
- public discourse
Key Concepts
media influence
truth perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can storytellers preserve authority in a fact‑driven world?
- What role does truth play in narrative impact?
A Different Perspective
Stories still need factual grounding to stay credible.
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