“True moral elegance consists in the art of disguising one's victories as defeats.”
Quote by Emile M. Cioran
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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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