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The fact that life has no meaning is a reason to live - moreover, the only one
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"The fact that life has no meaning is a reason to live - moreover, the only one"

- Emile M. Cioran

About this Quote

This quote by Emile M. Cioran speaks to the idea that life is eventually useless, but that this absence of meaning is really a factor to live. Cioran suggests that the absence of meaning in life is the only reason to live, as it enables us to create our own meaning and purpose. This idea is in line with existentialist philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of developing one's own significance in life. Cioran's quote encourages us to take control of our lives and to develop our own purpose, rather than depending on external sources of significance. It likewise recommends that life is eventually a blank canvas, which it depends on us to fill it with our own worths and beliefs. Ultimately, Cioran's quote encourages us to embrace the absence of significance in life and to use it as a source of inspiration to live life to the max.

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Emile M. Cioran This quote is written / told by Emile M. Cioran between April 8, 1911 and June 21, 1995. He was a famous Philosopher from Romania. The author also have 73 other quotes.

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