Quotes by Cioran, E. M.

Music is the refuge of souls ulcerated by happiness. >>

Tyranny destroys or strengthens the individual; freedom enervates him, >>

A civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. >>

Quotations about Salvation

It is the final proof of God's omnipotence that he need not exist in o >>

The first step in a person's salvation is knowledge of their sin. >>

We do not want our world to perish. But in our quest for knowledge, ce >>

When you have understood that nothing is, that things do not even deserve the status of appearances, you no longer need to be saved, you are saved, and miserable forever.

Cioran, E. M.