“We want to believe that the world is understandable and controllable and unthreatening, that if we follow the rules, we'll be okay. So, when this kind of thing happens to other people, we need to put them in a different category from us. We don't want to resemble them, and the fact that we might is too terrifying to deal with. So, they have to be monsters.”
Quote by Gene Weingarten
Work
The Fiddler in the Subway: The Story of the World-Class Violinist Who Played for Handouts. . . And Other Virtuoso Performances by America's Foremost Feature Writer
This book delves into the life of a world-class violinist whose extraordinary talent led him to play music in the subway for handouts. It is a compilation of feature articles written by a distinguished American writer, showcasing the virtuoso performances of various artists across America. more
Author
Gene Weingarten
Gene Weingarten is an American journalist known for his column in The Washington Post. His work is characterized by humor and profound insights into human nature and social issues. Weingarten has won multiple journalism awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. more