Quote by Eugene Ionesco

No society has been able to abolish human sadness, no political system can deliver us from the pain of living, from our fear of death, our thirst for the absolute. It is the human condition that directs the social condition, not vice versa.

No society has been able to abolish human sadness, no politi

Summary

This quote recognizes that no society or political system can eradicate human sadness, the fear of death, and our quest for meaning and fulfillment. It emphasizes that the social condition is shaped and influenced by the fundamental aspects of human existence, rather than the other way around. In essence, the quote implies that our shared human experiences and emotions ultimately determine the state of our society, rather than societal structures determining the nature of our individual lives.

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By Eugene Ionesco

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