The premonition of madness is complicated by the fear of lucidity in madness, the fear of the moments of return and reunion... One would welcome chaos if one were not afraid of lights in it.
Emile M. CioranRead
In most cases we attach ourselves to in order to take revenge on life, to punish it, to signify we can do without it, that we have found something better, and we also attach ourselves to God in horror of men.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the human tendency to seek attachments as a means of coping with life's challenges and disappointments.
Emile M. Cioran explores the complex relationship between human attachments and our struggles with existence. He suggests that people often cling to various aspects of life, including beliefs and relationships, not just for fulfillment, but also as a reaction to the pain and dissatisfaction that life brings. This emphasis on attachment can be seen as both a coping mechanism and a form of rebellion against the harsh realities of the world, indicating a desire for something beyond our current suffering.
Themes
AttachmentLifeStruggleRevengeCopingPainGod
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical discussion about the nature of human attachments and suffering.
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