Quote by Marcel Duchamp

All this twaddle, the existence of God, atheism, determinism, liberation, societies, death, etc., are pieces of a chess game called language, and they are amusing only if one does not preoccupy oneself with 'winning or losing this game of chess.

All this twaddle, the existence of God, atheism, determinism

Summary

This quote suggests that debates and discussions about existential concepts like the existence of God, atheism, determinism, and other philosophical ideas are essentially like playing a chess game with language. The quote implies that these debates are entertaining and thought-provoking as long as one does not become fixated on trying to "win" or "lose" the game. In essence, it suggests that the pursuit of seeking truth and understanding these concepts should be approached with a sense of curiosity and open-mindedness rather than a desire for victory.

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Life God Religion Language Society Atheism Chess

By Marcel Duchamp

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