Quote by Florence King

Americans worship creativity the way they worship physical beauty - as a way of enjoying elitism without guilt: God did it.

Americans worship creativity the way they worship physical b

Summary

This quote suggests that in American society, creativity and physical beauty are considered highly valued and revered qualities. It implies that Americans indulge in these concepts as a means of feeling elite without feeling guilty about their status. By attributing creations and beauty to a divine source, Americans can enjoy the privileges associated with elitism while outsourcing responsibility or praise to a higher power. This can be seen as a critique on the tendency to elevate creativity and physical beauty to an almost religious level in American culture.

By Florence King

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