“I am beginning to believe that nothing can ever be proved. These are honest hypotheses which take the facts into account: but I sense so definitely that they come from me, and that they are simply a way of unifying my own knowledge. Not a glimmer comes from Rollebon's side. Slow, lazy, sulky, the facts adapt themselves to the rigour of the order I wish to give them; but it remains outside of them. I have the feeling of doing a work of pure imagination.”
Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
Work
The diary of Antoine Roquentin
This novel is a profound exploration of the human condition, delving into the thoughts and experiences of Antoine Roquentin, a character grappling with the meaning of life and the absurdity of existence. Written by the French author Albert Camus, the book is renowned for its introspective narrative and philosophical depth. more
Author
Jean-Paul Sartre
Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher, writer, and playwright, born on June 21, 1905, and died on April 15, 1980. He is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, renowned for his existentialist philosophy. Sartre's works spanned across philosophy, literature, and drama, and had a profound impact on later generations. more
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