--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As far as I am concerned, I resign from…" description: "\"As far as I am concerned, I resign from humanity. I no longer want to be, nor can still be, a man. What should I do? Work for a social and political sy..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/757/anonymous-1_concerned_as-far-as-i-am-concerned-i-resign-from-h_1248199.jpg" --- # As far as I am concerned, I resign from humanity. I no… ![“As far as I am concerned, I resign from humanity. I no longer want to be, nor can still be, a man. What should I do? Work for a social and political system, make a girl miserable? Hunt for weaknesses in philosophical systems, fight for moral and esthetic ideals? It’s all too little. I renounce my…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/757/anonymous-1_concerned_as-far-as-i-am-concerned-i-resign-from-h_1248199.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/757/anonymous-1_concerned_as-far-as-i-am-concerned-i-resign-from-h_1248199.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/757/anonymous-1_concerned_as-far-as-i-am-concerned-i-resign-from-h_1248199.jpg) > “As far as I am concerned, I resign from humanity. I no longer want to be, nor can still be, a man. What should I do? Work for a social and political system, make a girl miserable? Hunt for weaknesses in philosophical systems, fight for moral and esthetic ideals? It’s all too little. I renounce my humanity even though I may find myself alone. But am I not already alone in this world from which I no longer expect anything?” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels profound alienation and questions the purpose of engaging with society, politics, or philosophy, expressing a desire to renounce humanity. **In simple terms:** Feeling isolated and questioning life's purpose. Key Takeaway Consider seeking connection or purpose beyond despair. Themes alienation existential crisis identity purpose Mood despair contemplative Type existential philosophical When to use this quote - therapy - philosophical study - community involvement - creative expression Key Concepts nihilism existentialism psychology Questions to Reflect On - What would give your life meaning? - Can solitude be transformed into purpose? 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