All-gall-is-divided Quote by Emil M. Cioran
““What are the occupations of the sage? He resigns himself to seeing, to eating, etc…., he accepts in spite of himself this “wound with nine openings,” which is what the Bhagavad-Gita calls the body.―Wisdom? To undergo with dignity the humiliation inflicted upon us by our holes.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Temptation of Existentialism,” date unknown
The body is a painful vessel with many vulnerabilities; accepting this suffering with dignity is essential.
In simple terms: Accept bodily suffering with dignity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life's inherent pain and seek dignity.
Themes
suffering
body
existence
acceptance
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- medical coping
- spiritual practice
- psychological therapy
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one find dignity amid bodily suffering?
- What practices help reconcile with the body's limitations?
A Different Perspective
Physical pain may be unavoidable but can be mitigated.
