Quote by E. M. Cioran

The mind is the result of the torments the flesh undergoes or inflicts upon itself.

The mind is the result of the torments the flesh undergoes o

Summary

This quote suggests that the mind is shaped by the pain and struggles experienced by the body. It implies that the mind is a product of how the body is either subjected to suffering or causes suffering upon itself. It highlights the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being, implying that the mind is deeply affected by the physical pain or trauma endured by the body.

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By E. M. Cioran

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