Quote by Susan Sontag

The best emotions to write out of are anger and fear or dread. The least energizing emotion to write out of is admiration. It is very difficult to write out of because the basic feeling that goes with admiration is a passive contemplative mood.

The best emotions to write out of are anger and fear or drea

Summary

This quote suggests that when it comes to writing, emotions such as anger and fear- which are often intense and powerful- provide greater inspiration compared to admiration. Anger and fear are said to offer more energy and motivation for creative expression, while admiration tends to evoke a passive and contemplative state of mind. Therefore, it can be challenging to translate admiration into compelling written work as it lacks the same level of dynamism and drive as other emotions.

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By Susan Sontag

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