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Existentialism Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre

“Thirdly, the existent individual is impassioned, impassioned with a passionate thought; he is inspired; he is a kind of incarnation of the infinite in the finite. This passion which animates the existent (and this brings us to the fourth characteristic) is what Kierkegaard calls “the passion of…” quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
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““Thirdly, the existent individual is impassioned, impassioned with a passionate thought; he is inspired; he is a kind of incarnation of the infinite in the finite. This passion which animates the existent (and this brings us to the fourth characteristic) is what Kierkegaard calls “the passion of freedom.””

Jean-Paul Sartre

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Source Philosophical Text: Existentialism is a Humanism, 1946

Human existence is driven by passionate freedom, an inner fire that defines our finite lives.

In simple terms: Passionate freedom defines existence.

Key Takeaway

Embrace freedom and purpose.

Themes

existentialism freedom passion

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

existential motivational

When to use this quote

  • artistic creation
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does freedom mean to you?
  • How does passion shape your choices?
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