Absolutes Quote by Antonin Artaud
“Cruelty signifies rigor, implacable intention and decision, irreversible and absolute determination,”
About This Quote
Source Play: Theatre of Cruelty, Antonin Artaud, 1935
A forceful will, unyielding and final, defines cruelty as an absolute, irreversible resolve.
In simple terms: Cruelty is an unbending, final decision.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when resolve becomes destructive.
Themes
power
will
destruction
Mood
intense
serious
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- personal relationships
- legal judgments
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
existentialism
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is absolute determination always justified?
- When does firmness become cruelty?
A Different Perspective
Cruelty can be rationalized, ignoring moral cost.
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