Quote by E. M. Cioran

To exist is equivalent to an act of faith, a protest against the truth, an interminable prayer. As soon as they consent to live, the unbeliever and the man of faith are fundamentally the same, since both have made the only decision that defines a being.

To exist is equivalent to an act of faith, a protest against

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of existing itself requires a leap of faith, as it goes against the truth of our fleeting and finite existence. It implies that choosing to live, regardless of one's religious beliefs or lack thereof, is a profound decision that defines our very being. In this sense, the unbeliever and the person of faith are fundamentally alike, as they have both embraced the uncertainty of existence and made a choice to engage in the complex experience of life.

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By E. M. Cioran

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