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In numele si sub teroarea ei (plictiselii, n.m.) parasesc…

“In numele si sub teroarea ei (plictiselii, n.m.) parasesc oamenii caminul si moartea agreabila legata de el si se avanta in lume, spre a muri undeva fara acoperis si fara lacrimi; adolescentii se gandesc la sinucideri in zile infinite de primavara, iar servitoarele fara amanti se lamenteaza…” quote by Emil Cioran
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““In numele si sub teroarea ei (plictiselii, n.m.) parasesc oamenii caminul si moartea agreabila legata de el si se avanta in lume, spre a muri undeva fara acoperis si fara lacrimi; adolescentii se gandesc la sinucideri in zile infinite de primavara, iar servitoarele fara amanti se lamenteaza duminicile, de parca inima lor e un cimitir in care mortii nu pot dormi.””

Emil Cioran

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A melancholic reflection on life's hardships, suicide thoughts, and existential emptiness, expressed in poetic Romanian.

In simple terms: A bleak view of life, death, and despair.

Key Takeaway

Recognize suffering, seek meaning, and offer support to those in crisis.

Themes

existentialism despair mental health poetry nihilism

Mood

somber reflective poetic

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • Therapeutic counseling
  • literary analysis
  • mental health awareness

Key Concepts

Human suffering suicidal ideation search for meaning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives your life purpose?
  • How can you help someone feeling hopeless?
A Different Perspective

The passage may glorify despair, potentially triggering vulnerable readers.

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