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
What can be said, lacks reality. Only what fails to make its way into words exists and counts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Words can fail to capture the full essence of reality; what truly matters often exists beyond our expression.
This quote by Emile M. Cioran suggests that language is limited in its ability to convey the complexities and depth of actual experiences. It implies that our attempts to articulate feelings, thoughts, or realities often fall short, and that what is truly significant exists in the unspoken realm, where words cannot reach.
Themes
LanguageRealityExistenceExpressionThoughts
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical discussion about the nature of reality and language.
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