Quote by Susan Sontag

Jews and homosexuals are the outstanding creative minorities in contemporary urban culture. Creative, that is, in the truest sense: they are creators of sensibilities. The two pioneering forces of modern sensibility are Jewish moral seriousness and homosexual aestheticism and irony.

Jews and homosexuals are the outstanding creative minorities

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This quote, often attributed to Susan Sontag, suggests that Jews and homosexuals play a significant role as creative minorities in contemporary urban culture. It argues that these groups are crucial in shaping sensibilities through their distinct contributions. The quote highlights Jewish moral seriousness as a force that contributes to the development of modern sensibilities, while also acknowledging the impact of homosexual aestheticism and irony. Overall, it suggests that these two groups have been influential in shaping the cultural landscape and sensibilities of urban society.

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