“The divine is God's concern; the human, man's. My concern is neither the divine nor the human, not the true, good, just, free, etc., but solely what is mine, and it is not a general one, but is -- unique, as I am unique. Nothing is more to me than myself!”
This book delves into the concept of the ego, examining its significance in shaping individual identity and consciousness. It investigates the ego's relationship with the self and the external world, offering insights into the complexities of human psychology and self-awareness. more
Max Stirner was a German philosopher born on October 25, 1806, and died on June 26, 1856. His philosophical thoughts revolve around individualism and egoism, which had a profound impact on later existentialism and nihilism. more
“When we press the thorn to our chest we know, we understand, and still we do it.”
“Yes, light, there is no other word for it.”
“Happy is what you realize you are a fraction of a second before it's too late.”
“I go out there. I'm out there every day. [Pause] There is nothing out there.”
“such fickle days of love when pain and ecstasy share the same hour”
“Love is never convenient-and rarely painless”