Quote by Susan Sontag

The past itself, as historical change continues to accelerate, has become the most surreal of subjects --making it possible... to see a new beauty in what is vanishing.


The past itself, as historical change continues to accelerat

Summary

This quote suggests that as time progresses at an increasingly rapid pace and the past becomes a subject of historical study, it takes on a surreal nature. However, this surreal quality allows us to perceive a new kind of beauty in what is disappearing. It implies that observing the past and its gradual disappearance grants us a fresh perspective, unveiling a unique form of aesthetic appreciation for things that are fading away.

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By Susan Sontag
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