A Single Man

by Christopher Isherwood

Because a minority is only thought of as a minority when it constitutes some kind of a threat to the majority, real or imaginary.

“it’s about experience. They keep telling you, when you’re older, you’ll have experience—and that’s supposed to be so great. What would you say about that, sir? Is it really any use, would you say?”

“I suppose you’ve decided I’m a dirty old man?”