Quote by E. M. Cioran

Only one endowed with restless vitality is susceptible to pessimism. You become a pessimist --a demonic, elemental, bestial pessimist --only when life has been defeated many times in its fight against depression.

Only one endowed with restless vitality is susceptible to pe

Summary

This quote suggests that only those with an innate, ceaseless energy are prone to pessimism. It implies that one becomes a pessimist when they have experienced numerous defeats and failures in their battle against sadness and despair. The use of words like "demonic," "elemental," and "bestial" implies that pessimism takes on a dark and primal nature. Ultimately, the quote suggests that a history of grappling with the challenges posed by depression can contribute to one's adoption of a pessimistic outlook on life.

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Pessimism

By E. M. Cioran

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