For the new year — I still live, I still think: I still…
““For the new year — I still live, I still think: I still have to live, for I still have to think. Sum, ergo cogito, cogito, ergo sum. Today everybody permits himself the expression of his wish and his dearest thought; hence I, too, shall say what it is that I wish from myself today, and what was the first thought to run across my heart this year — what thought shall be for me the reason, warranty, and sweetness of my life henceforth! I do not want to accuse; I do not even want to accuse those who accuse. Looking away shall be my only negation. And all in all and on the whole: some day I wish to be only a Yes-sayer.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Calls for self-affirmation, continuous thought, and embracing life as a positive affirmation.
In simple terms: Live, think, affirm life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life positively.
Themes
self‑affirmation
existence
will
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- goal setting
- mindful reflection
Key Concepts
Existentialism
self‑overcoming
affirmation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does saying “Yes” mean to you?
- How can you balance affirmation with critique?
A Different Perspective
Risk of ignoring negative realities; may seem overly optimistic.