Quote by Eugene Ionesco

There is no religion in which everyday life is not considered a prison; there is no philosophy or ideology that does not think that we live in alienation.

There is no religion in which everyday life is not considere

Summary

This quote suggests that various religions, philosophies, and ideologies perceive everyday life as restrictive or imprisoning. It implies that these belief systems perceive a sense of dissatisfaction or disconnection from one's existence. Essentially, it posits that there is a common perception across different worldviews that we live in a state of separation or estrangement, with each system seeking answers and solutions to this perceived alienation.

By Eugene Ionesco

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