Quote by Isaac Leib Peretz

is a denial of this world, a severance from reality, an abdication, a means of redemption from, not for, life.

is a denial of this world, a severance from reality, an abdi

Summary

This quote criticizes the idea of viewing the world as something negative and unpleasant. It suggests that considering life as inherently flawed and seeking salvation through detachment and denial is a flawed mindset. Instead, the quote argues for acknowledging and fully embracing reality as a means of finding purpose and fulfillment, rather than escaping or rejecting it.

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