Quote by Voltaire

Martin in particular concluded that man was born to live either in the convulsions of misery, or in the lethargy of boredom.

Martin in particular concluded that man was born to live eit

Summary

In this quote, the character Martin reflects on the pessimistic view of human existence. He suggests that humans are either destined to experience intense suffering and hardship or, alternatively, to live their lives in a state of uneventful monotony. This viewpoint emphasizes the inability to escape from a world filled with either extreme agony or mind-numbing repetitiveness, contributing to a bleak interpretation of the human condition.

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Life Boredom Misery Meaning

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