As far as I am concerned, I resign from humanity. I no longer want to be, nor can still be, a man. What should I do? Work for a social and political system, make a girl miserable? Hunt for weaknesses in philosophical systems, fight for moral and esthetic ideals? It’s all too little. I renounce my humanity even though I may find myself alone. But am I not already alone in this world from which I no longer expect anything?
Emile M. CioranTrue confessions are written with tears only. But my tears would drown the world, as my inner fire would reduce it to ashes.
Emile M. CioranWere we to undertake an exhaustive self-scrutiny, disgust would paralyze us, we would be doomed to a thankless existence.
Emile M. CioranHow easy it is to be "deep": all you have to do is let yourself sink into your own flaws.
Emile M. Cioran