Action Quote by Blaise Cendrars
“what are you looking for? There is no Truth. There's only action, action obeying a million different impulses, ephemeral action, action subjected to every possible and imaginable contingency and contradiction, Life. Life is crime, theft, jealousy, hunger, lies, disgust,stupidity, sickness, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, piles of corpses. what can you do about it, my poor friend?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Chaos of Existence, Blaise Cendrars, 1932
Life is a torrent of contradictory impulses and events, lacking a single truth, demanding continual action.
In simple terms: Life is chaotic and full of contradictions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and act despite chaos.
Themes
philosophy
existentialism
human condition
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- creative work
- crisis management
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
impulse
contingency
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions give your life purpose?
- How do you navigate contradictory impulses?
A Different Perspective
Finding meaning can be overwhelming.
