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“The idea of a person's being a thing ... constantly aspiring to be ... and never achieving it--here, surely, is death but death spread out over a whole lifetime; here, surely is life, but life that death congeals before abolishing.”

Book:War and the Iliad

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War and the Iliad

This book delves into the profound connections between the historical events depicted in 'The Iliad' and the themes of war, heroism, and human suffering. It analyzes the epic's portrayal of warfare and its impact on the characters and society. more

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Simone Weil

Simone Weil was a French philosopher, social activist, and writer. Born on February 3, 1909, and died on August 24, 1943, Weil is known for her profound philosophical thinking and her passionate commitment to social justice. Her works have had a significant impact on later philosophers and social thinkers. more

“गिरना उसने नहीं चुना था। गिरना कोई नहीं चुनता फिर भी सब गिरते हैं। यदि हम उजालों की खोज छोड़ दें, तो क्या अँधेरों से नाता टूट जाएगा?”

Hope Despair Light And Darkness

Book:Mrityu Aur Hansi

Source: Mrityu Aur Hansi

“I have had choices since the day that I was born. There were voices that told me right from wrong. If I had listened, then I wouldn't be here today, living and dying with the choices I have made”

Life Regret Despair

Author:Billy Yates

“He says when you despair you're just admitting you fell for the happy horseshit in the first place.”

Wisdom Humor Despair

Book:Panther Gap

Source: Panther Gap

“The fundamental predicament of homosexuals is one that no amount of legislation can improve. Even the argument that the repeal of the laws against private indecency will lessen opportunities for blackmail is founded on a misunderstanding. No one in his right senses will attempt to blackmail anyone to the police. The realization of the threat would merely lead to both parties being clapped into a dungeon. Blackmail operates by the threat to reveal facts of which a man is ashamed to those whose good opinion he prizes. This is hardly ever likely to be the C.I.D. It may easily be the victim's mother or wife or employer. To rob blackmail of its potency, it would be necessary to remove the homosexual's feeling of shame. This no power on earth can do. From this feeling of inadequacy and exile I was not immune. The only difference between me and other outsiders was that I cried aloud for pardon. Almost every living being seems to feel that if all were known he would be admired and even I was never able to rid myself of the idea that if all were known I would be forgiven.”