“Self-knowledge is no guarantee of happiness, but it is on the side of happiness and can supply the courage to fight for it.”
Quote by Simone de Beauvoir
Work
Force of circumstance
This book delves into the lives of characters whose paths are dramatically altered by circumstances beyond their control, examining the resilience and adaptability of human nature in the face of adversity. more
Author
Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de Beauvoir was a French writer, philosopher, feminist, and social activist. Known for her profound philosophical thoughts and her advocacy for women's status, she is one of the most influential female thinkers of the 20th century. Her works spanned various genres, including novels, philosophical essays, plays, and memoirs, with her most famous work being 'The Second Sex'. more
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Source: The Philosophical Library Existentialism Collection: Essays in Metaphysics, The Ethics of Ambiguity, and The Philosophy of Existentialism
“There is only one good. And that is to act according to the dictates of one's conscience.”
“People seem to think that if you keep your head empty you automatically fill your balls.”
Source: Djamila Boupacha: the story of the torture of a young Algerian girl which shocked liberal French opinion
Source: The Philosophical Library Existentialism Collection: Essays in Metaphysics, The Ethics of Ambiguity, and The Philosophy of Existentialism
“A man is in the right in being a man; it is the woman who is in the wrong.”
Source: The Second Sex