Quote by Marquis de Sade

For mortal men there is but one hell, and that is the folly and wickedness and spite of his fellows; but once his life is over, there's an end to it: his annihilation is final and entire, of him nothing survives.

For mortal men there is but one hell, and that is the folly

Summary

This quote suggests that the ultimate source of suffering for individuals is the unwise, evil, and malicious actions of other people. It implies that while humans are alive, they may experience a kind of "hell" caused by the negative behaviors of their peers. However, upon death, there is a permanent and complete end to this suffering, as there is no trace of the person remaining. The quote highlights the idea that the pains inflicted by others in life are transient and do not persist beyond one's mortal existence.

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