The fear of becoming old is born of the recognition that on… - Susan Sontag

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The fear of becoming old is born of the recognition that one is not living now the life that one wishes.

Susan Sontag

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Susan Sontag (16 January 1933 – 28 December 2004) was an American essayist, literary critic, cultural theorist, and political activist.

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Alternative Names: Susan Rosenblatt • Susan Lee Sontag • Susan Lee Rosenblatt

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The fear of becoming old is born of the recognition that one is not living now the life that one wishes. - Susan Sontag

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