“What we believe to be the motives of our conduct are usually but the pretexts for it.”
Book:Tragic Sense of Life
Quote by Miguel de Unamuno
Work
Tragic Sense of Life
This work delves into the philosophical underpinnings of tragedy, examining its role in shaping human understanding of life and the universe. The author explores the nature of suffering, the human condition, and the search for meaning amidst life's inherent struggles. more
Author
Miguel de Unamuno
Miguel de Unamuno was a Spanish novelist, philosopher, and academic. His works profoundly reflected the ideas of individualism and existentialism, and had a profound impact on 20th-century literature and philosophy. more
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