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.
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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Past
By Susan Sontag