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Emile M. Cioran quotes about reading

Romanian Philosopher April 8, 1911 – June 20, 1995

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It has been a long time since philosophers have read men’s souls. It is not their task, we are told. Perhaps. But we must not be surprised if they no longer matter much to us. Emile M. Cioran
Read day and night, devour books—these sleeping pills—not to know but to forget! Through books you can retrace your way back to the origins of spleen, discarding history and its illusions. Emile M. Cioran
Emile M. Cioran quote: "The dead center of existence: when it is all the same to you..."
The dead center of existence: when it is all the same to you whether you read a newspaper article or think about God. Emile M. Cioran
Emile M. Cioran quote: "I foresee the day when we shall read nothing but telegrams and..."
I foresee the day when we shall read nothing but telegrams and prayers. Emile M. Cioran
Emile M. Cioran quote: "Criticism is a misconception: we must read not to understand..."
Criticism is a misconception: we must read not to understand others but to understand ourselves. Emile M. Cioran
Emile M. Cioran quote: "No one reads to know, but to forget"
No one reads to know, but to forget Emile M. Cioran

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