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Quote by Susan Sontag

“Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead.”

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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

“How shall I sum up my life? I think I've been particularly lucky. Does that have something to do with faith also? I know my mother always used to say, 'Good things aren't supposed to just fall in your lap. God is very generous, but he expects you to do your part first.' So you have to make that effort. But at the end of a bad time or a huge effort, I've always had - how shall I say it? - the prize at the end. My whole life shows that.”

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“Every mystery ever solved had been a puzzle from the dawn of the human species right up until someone solved it.”

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