1976 Quote by Roger Zelazny
““They are doodlehums." "Doodlehums?" "Antisocial individuals, intentional circumventors of statutes." "Oh, hoodlums. Yes I guessed that much on my own. What can you tell me about them?" "Morton Zeemeister," he said, indulges in many such activities. He is the heavy one with the pale fur. Normally, he remains away far from the scene of his hoodling, employing agents to execute it for him. The other, Jamie Buckler, is one such. He has hoodled well for Zeemeister over the years and was recently promoted by him to guard his body.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: This Immortal, Roger Zelazny, 1972
A description of criminal underworld figures who hide behind proxies and avoid direct exposure.
In simple terms: Criminals use intermediaries to stay hidden.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hidden power structures.
Themes
crime
deception
power
loyalty
proxy
Mood
cautious
skeptical
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- organized crime
- corporate espionage
- political manipulation
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
ethical ambiguity
strategic anonymity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do proxies affect accountability?
- What risks arise from indirect control?
A Different Perspective
Such networks can be fragile if intermediaries are exposed.
