“A writer, I think, is someone who pays attention to the world. That means trying to understand, take in, connect with, what wickedness human beings are capable of; and not be corrupted - made cynical, superficial - by this understanding.”
Quote by Susan Sontag
Work
Susan Sontag: Ansprachen aus Anlass der Verleihung
The speeches cover a range of topics including literature, art, and social issues, reflecting Sontag's intellectual depth and critical perspective. more
Author
Susan Sontag
Susan Sontag was an American writer, critic, and photographer. Known for her unique literary style and profound thinking, her work spans various fields including literature, art, and politics. Born on January 16, 1933, she passed away on December 28, 2004. more
You May Also Like
“Dare to tell the smallest of stories if you want to generate large emotions.”
Source: The Writer Who Stayed
Source: Ronald Reagan
“Darkness is absence of light. Shadow is diminution of light.”
Source: The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci, Complete
“A luminous body will appear more brilliant in proportion as it is surrounded by deeper shadow.”
Source: The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
“I am allergic to domestic goddesses. Men would prefer a woman with a dirty mind to a clean house.”
Source: The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Source: The practical works of ... Richard Baxter, with a life of the author and a critical examination of his writings by W. Orme
“I found out the hard way that if we don't disciple people, the culture sure will.”
Source: The Forgotten Ways