If a victory is told in detail, one can no longer distinguish it from a defeat.
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Being is. Being is in-itself. Being is what it is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the nature of existence and the essence of being itself.
Jean-Paul Sartre emphasizes the concept that existence precedes essence and that being, in its purest form, simply exists without additional meaning or qualifiers. His statement encourages contemplation about the fundamental nature of existence and posits that being is simply the state of being, unaffected by external interpretations or constraints.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussing existentialism, this quote can serve as a starting point for deeper analysis.
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