The premonition of madness is complicated by the fear of lucidity in madness, the fear of the moments of return and reunion... One would welcome chaos if one were not afraid of lights in it.
Emile M. CioranRead
Jealousy - that jumble of secret worship and ostensible aversion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jealousy is a complex emotion involving admiration and disdain towards someone.
In this quote, Cioran highlights the contradictory nature of jealousy, where feelings of admiration and worship intertwine with aversion and resentment. This duality illustrates how jealousy can stem from a mix of desire for what another possesses and a negative reaction towards them, revealing the complicated dynamics of human emotions and relationships.
Themes
JealousyEmotionsRelationshipsWorshipAversionComplexity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a discussion on the emotional complexities of relationships.
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