“Remember! X looks abject-lovingly at Y; Y is irritated by mounting self-reproaches, which are resented as being undeserved; Y feels compelled to be brutal to X. Sadism, hostility an essential element in love. Therefore it's important that love be a transaction of hostilities. Lesson: not to surrender one's heart where it's not wanted.”
Quote by Susan Sontag
Work
Reborn: Journals and Notebooks, 1947-1963
This book is a compilation of the author's journals and notebooks, offering a glimpse into their personal life and reflections during the specified time period. 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
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