Emil Cioran Quotes


One can experience loneliness in two ways: by feeling lonely in the world or by feeling the loneliness of the world.


Citations

Cioran, E. M. On the Heights of Despair. Translated by Ilinca Zarifopol-Johnston, University of Chicago Press, 1992.

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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.