Quote by Milena Jesenska

The fact is that we all seem capable of living, because at some time or other we have taken refuge in a lie, in blindness, in enthusiasm, in optimism, in some conviction, in pessimism or something of the sort. He has never taken refuge in anything. He is absolutely incapable of lying. He has nothing to take refuge in, no shelter. It's as if he were naked and everyone else had clothes on.

The fact is that we all seem capable of living, because at s

Summary

This quote highlights the difference between the speaker and other people. While many individuals find solace and comfort in various things like lies, beliefs, or convictions, the speaker is incapable of taking refuge in anything. They have a nakedness, a vulnerability, where others seem to have protection in their beliefs and illusions. The quote suggests that the speaker's honesty and lack of defense mechanisms set them apart from the rest, making them more exposed to the world's harsh realities, and rendering it more challenging for them to find comfort or refuge in anything.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

By Milena Jesenska

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