“What I know at sixty, I knew as well at twenty. Forty years of a long, superfluous, labor of verification.”
Quote by Emile M. Cioran
Work
The Trouble with Being Born
This book delves into the complexities of human existence, examining the challenges and paradoxes of being born into the world. more
Author
Emile M. Cioran
Emile M. Cioran was a Romanian-born French philosopher known for his pessimistic and existentialist views. His works deeply explored the essence of human existence, suffering, and nihilism. more
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