“Paradise was unendurable, otherwise the first man would have adapted to it; this world is no less so, since here we regret paradise or anticipate another one. What to do? Where to go? Do nothing and go nowhere, easy enough.”
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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