Emil Cioran Quotes


Freedom can be manifested only in the void of beliefs, in the absence of axioms, and only where the laws have no more authority than a hypothesis.


Citations

Cioran, E. M. A Short History of Decay. Translated by Richard Howard, Arcade Publishing, 1998, p. 11.

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Emil Cioran
Emil Cioran
  • Born: April 8, 1911
  • Died: June 20, 1995
  • Nationality: Romanian
  • Profession: Philosopher

Emil Mihai Cioran was a Romanian-born philosopher and essayist, who published works in both Romanian and French. His work has been noted for its pervasive philosophical pessimism, style, and aphorisms. His works frequently engaged with issues of suffering, decay, and nihilism. In 1937, Cioran moved to the Latin Quarter of Paris, which became his permanent residence, wherein he lived in seclusion with his partner, Simone Boué.