Committed Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
“I committed the first crime by creating men as mortals. After that, what more could you do, you the murderers? Come on; they already had death in them: at most you simply hastened things a little.”
About This Quote
Source Play: No Exit, 1944
Human existence is defined by the choices we make, even when they seem inevitable or imposed.
In simple terms: We shape our destiny through actions.
Key Takeaway
Own responsibility for choices.
Themes
existentialism
freedom
responsibility
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- ethical dilemmas
- creative writing
Key Concepts
bad faith
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront inevitable choices?
- What does responsibility mean when outcomes are fixed?
A Different Perspective
Even if outcomes seem predetermined, agency remains.
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