The blindness that opens the eye is not the one that darkens vision. Tears and not sight are the essence of the eye.
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Survival in the conventional sense of the term means to continue to live, but also to live after death.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Survival transcends mere existence; it encompasses the legacy we leave behind after death.
Jacques Derrida reflects on the concept of survival, positing that it is not limited to the physical act of living but extends into the realm of posthumous existence. This suggests that our actions and contributions can resonate beyond our lifetime, influencing others and contributing to a collective legacy that endures even after we are gone.
Themes
SurvivalLegacyExistenceDeathPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a memorial service, one might use this quote to highlight how the values of the deceased continue to live on.
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