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 with the rapid pace of historical change, the past has taken on a surreal quality. However, amidst this disappearing past, there is a new form of beauty that is emerging. It implies that by embracing the transitory nature of history, we can appreciate the unique and fleeting qualities of what is fading away, finding something precious in its evanescence.

By Susan Sontag

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