If a victory is told in detail, one can no longer distinguish it from a defeat.
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If I relegate impossible Salvation to the prop room, what remains? A whole man, composed of all men and as good as all of them and no better than any.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote explores the idea of embracing humanity and accepting our flaws, rather than relying on unattainable ideals.
In this quote, Jean-Paul Sartre suggests that by dismissing the notion of unattainable salvation or perfection, we are left with the essence of being human. It emphasizes that every individual is made up of their own experiences and imperfections, and we are all essentially equal in our humanity. This perspective encourages acceptance of oneself and others, recognizing that no one is better than the collective experience of humanity.
Themes
HumanitySalvationPerfectionAcceptanceExistentialism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about self-acceptance in a mental health workshop.
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