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Beings Quote by René Char

“A few beings are neither in society nor in a state of dreaming. They belong to an isolated fate, to an unknown hope. Their open acts seem anterior to time’s first inculpation and to the skies’ unconcern. It occurs to no one to employ them. The future melts before their gaze. They are the noblest…” quote by René Char
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““A few beings are neither in society nor in a state of dreaming. They belong to an isolated fate, to an unknown hope. Their open acts seem anterior to time’s first inculpation and to the skies’ unconcern. It occurs to no one to employ them. The future melts before their gaze. They are the noblest and the most disquieting.””

René Char

About This Quote

Some beings exist outside society and dreams, bearing isolated hope and timeless actions, yet remain unnoticed and unsettling.

In simple terms: Certain people live apart, hopeful yet ignored.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and value unseen individuals.

Themes

isolation hope timelessness

Mood

melancholic inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic inspiration
  • social policy
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

existential social marginalization

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who are the unseen hopefuls?
  • How can society engage them?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize loneliness.

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