Quote by Miguel de Unamuno

If it is nothingness that awaits us, let us make an injustice of it let us fight against destiny, even though without hope of victory.

If it is nothingness that awaits us, let us make an injustic

Summary

This quote highlights the existential idea that if our existence ultimately leads to nothingness or oblivion after death, it encourages us to rebel against the nihilistic nature of our fate. It emphasizes the importance of opposing any sense of resignation or despair and urges us to resist and fight against the seemingly predetermined path, even if the outcome seems futile. It argues that the act of fighting for justice in an inherently unjust world, despite the absence of a hopeful outcome, has inherent value and meaning.

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By Miguel de Unamuno

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