Quote by Jean Rostand

I should have no use for a paradise in which I should be deprived of the right to prefer hell.

I should have no use for a paradise in which I should be dep

Summary

This quote, often attributed to French poet and essayist Jean-Paul Sartre, suggests that personal freedom and the ability to make choices are of utmost importance. It implies that an ideal paradise, where everything is perfect, may not necessarily be desirable if it restricts one's freedom of choice. The quote challenges the traditional idea that paradise is universally preferred over a place of suffering like hell. It emphasizes the significance of individual autonomy and the right to choose one's own path, even if it deviates from societal expectations of a perfect paradise.

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Paradise Utopia

By Jean Rostand

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