The fact that you were born means that there are no other children born because of you – you’ve killed them in a way.
Christian BoltanskiThere are very few times in creation in your life. One time is when you become an adult, one time is when your parents die, and the other time is when you are very old.
Christian BoltanskiWe all die twice - once when we actually die and once when no one on earth recognizes our photograph.
Christian BoltanskiYou are what you are because your parents made love at that exact moment, and if they made love one second after you would be different.
Christian BoltanskiYou are what you are because your parents made love at that exact moment, and if they made love one second after you would be different. The fact that you were born means that there are no other children born because of you - you've killed them in a way. Is it destiny? Was it written somewhere that this was to be your life? Is it useful that you are here? Or is it simply by chance?
Christian Boltanski