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“To devastate by language, to blow up the word and with it the world.”

Quote by Emile M. Cioran

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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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