Abandon Quote by Antonin Artaud
“Destroy yourselves, you who are desperate, and you who are tortured in body and soul, abandon all hope. There is no more solace for you in this world. The world lives off your rotting flesh.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Theatre and its Double, 1938
A bleak view that hopelessness and suffering lead to abandonment of any solace, reflecting existential despair.
In simple terms: Despair leads to abandoning hope.
Key Takeaway
Accept suffering, seek meaning beyond despair.
Themes
despair
existentialism
nihilism
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- mental health struggles
- philosophical debates
- artistic expression
- spiritual crises
Key Concepts
nihilism
existential crisis
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What can give meaning when hope feels absent?
- How does art confront existential dread?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be a source of resilience despite suffering.
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