Quote by Emile Durkheim, Suicide, bk. 3,

Man could not live if he were entirely impervious to sadness. Many sorrows can be endured only by being embraced, and the pleasure taken in them naturally has a somewhat melancholy character.(translated 1951)

Man could not live if he were entirely impervious to sadness

Summary

This quote suggests that experiencing sadness is an essential part of human existence. It highlights that without the ability to feel sadness, one would not be able to truly live. It implies that certain sorrows must be embraced in order to be overcome, and there is a peculiar bittersweet pleasure that can be derived from them. The quote overall emphasizes the inherent connection between sadness and the complexity of the human experience.

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By Emile Durkheim, Suicide, bk. 3,

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