Quote by Søren Kierkegaard

When whatever causes person to despair occurs, it is immediately evident that he has been in despair his whole life.


When whatever causes person to despair occurs, it is immedia

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person experiences something that triggers despair, it becomes apparent that this individual has been living with a sense of despair for their entire existence. It implies that the root cause of this despair may have always been present, but it takes a specific incident to bring it to light. Essentially, the quote highlights how a single event can reveal a lifelong struggle with despair that may have gone unnoticed before.

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Life
By Søren Kierkegaard
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