Computers Quote by Milan Kundera
““When we are thrust out into the world just as we are, we first have to identify with that particular throw of the dice, with that accident organized by the divine computer: to get over our surprise that precisely this (what we see facing us in the mirror) is our self. Without the faith that our face expresses our self, without that basic illusion, that arch-illusion, we can not live or at least we cannot take life seriously. And it isn‘t enough for us to identify with our selves, it is necessary to do so passionately, to the point of life and death. Because only in this way we can regard ourselves not merely as a variant of a human prototype but as a being with its own irreplaceable essence.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, 1984
We must confront and passionately accept our unique existence, seeing ourselves as irreplaceable beings rather than generic humans.
In simple terms: Accept your unique self fully.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your identity with passion.
Themes
identity
existence
selfhood
meaning
authenticity
Mood
reflective
serene
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
existential
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship building
- creative projects
- mental health therapy
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
personal philosophy
self-acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate authentic self‑acceptance from selfishness?
- What practices help you recognize your irreplaceable essence?
A Different Perspective
Passionate self-identification can lead to ego‑inflation or denial of collective responsibility.
![“When I got untethered from the comfort of religion, it wasn't a loss of faith for me, it was a discovery of self. I had faith that I'm capable enough to handle any situation. There's peace in understanding that I have only one life, here and now, and [that] I'm responsible.” quote by Brad Pitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/042/brad-pitt-1608_atheist_when-i-got-untethered-from-the-comfort-o_1442094.jpg)
