Quote by E. M. Cioran

There is no means of proving it is preferable to be than not to be.

There is no means of proving it is preferable to be than not

Summary

This quote suggests that there is no definitive way to prove that being alive is better than not existing at all. It questions the inherent value of existence and highlights the subjective nature of what it means to live. While some may argue that the experiences and joys of life make it worthwhile, this quote implies that there is a lack of concrete evidence or objective criteria to definitively declare one state as preferable over the other.

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Life

By E. M. Cioran

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