Camille Paglia Quote

Charisma is the radiance produced by the interaction of male and female elements in a gifted personality. The charismatic woman has a masculine force and severity. The charismatic man has an entrancing female beauty. Both are hot and cold, glowing with presexual self-love.


p. 521 - Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson (1990)


Charisma is the radiance produced by the interaction of male and female elements in a gifted personality. The charismatic woman has a masculine force ...

Charisma is the radiance produced by the interaction of male and female elements in a gifted personality. The charismatic woman has a masculine force ...

Charisma is the radiance produced by the interaction of male and female elements in a gifted personality. The charismatic woman has a masculine force ...

Charisma is the radiance produced by the interaction of male and female elements in a gifted personality. The charismatic woman has a masculine force ...