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“My greed for agonies has made me die so many times that it strikes me as indecent to keep on abusing a corpse from which I can get nothing more.” quote by Emil M. Cioran
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““My greed for agonies has made me die so many times that it strikes me as indecent to keep on abusing a corpse from which I can get nothing more.””

Emil M. Cioran

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Obsessive suffering leads to self‑destruction, making existence feel morally repugnant.

In simple terms: Suffering can become self‑destructive.

Key Takeaway

Avoid self‑inflicted misery.

Themes

existentialism self‑destruction morality

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • philosophical reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

nihilism pain meaninglessness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can suffering ever be productive?
  • How do you recognize when pain is harmful?
A Different Perspective

Self‑inflicted pain may be a misguided coping mechanism.

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