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Biography : Romanian philosopher and essayist, who published works in both Romanian and French.
Born: 1911 - Died: 1995
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: Romania

Emil Cioran - Quotes

The poor, by thinking unceasingly of money, reach the point of losing the spiritual advantages of non-possession, thereby sinking as low as the rich.
Emil Cioran

I have decided not to oppose anyone ever again, since I have noticed that I always end by resembling my latest enemy.
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enemy

A sudden silence in the middle of a conversation suddenly brings us back to essentials: it reveals how dearly we must pay for the invention of speech.
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silence

Our place is somewhere between being and nonbeing — between two fictions.
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to be

The essential has never required the least talent.
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talent

One does not inhabit a country; one inhabits a language. That is our country, our fatherland - and no other.
Emil Cioran - Aveux et anathèmes /

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