Emile M. Cioran
Emile M. Cioran
NationalityRomanian
ProfessionPhilosopher
Date of Birth8 April 1911
CountryRomania
Emile M. Cioran quotes about
ghost mask curtains
The curtain of the universe is moth-eaten, and through its holes we see nothing now but mask and ghost.
anchors tangible feels
To act is to anchor in an imminent future, so imminent it becomes almost tangible; to act is to feel you are consubstantial with that future.
source source-of-life subjective
the deepest subjective experiences are also the most universal, because through them one reaches the universal source of life.
illusion
For you who no longer possess it, freedom is everything, for us who do, it is merely an illusion.
glory
Glory — once achieved, what is it worth?
vitality madness stores
We derive our vitality from our store of madness.
delight devouring
When we cannot be delivered from ourselves, we delight in devouring ourselves.