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“An individual dies ... when, instead of taking risks and hurling himself toward being, he cowers within, and takes refuge there.”

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Emile M. Cioran
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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