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Rene Daumal was a French writer known for his works of surrealism and mysticism. His life was filled with exploration and adventure, with a deep interest in philosophy and religion.

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“This place has only three exits, sir: Madness, and Death.”

Philosophy Madness Insanity Surrealism

Book:A Night of Serious Drinking

Source: A Night of Serious Drinking

“I am dead because I lack desire, I lack desire because I think I possess, I think I possess because I do not try to give, In trying to give, you see that you have nothing, Seeing that you have nothing, you try to give of yourself, Trying to give of yourself, you see that you are nothing, Seeing that you are nothing, you desire to become, In desiring to become, you begin to live.”

Philosophy Desire Rebirth

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“Philosophy teaches how man thinks he thinks; but drinking shows how he really thinks.”

Thinking Men Philosophy Shows Teach Drinking

Book:A Night of Serious Drinking

Source: A Night of Serious Drinking

About the Author

Born: March 16, 1908
Died: May 21, 1944
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 18

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