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
Maniacs of Procreation, bipeds with devalued faces, we have lost all appeal for each other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a sense of disillusionment with human relationships and the loss of genuine connection among people.
In this quote, Cioran expresses a bleak perspective on humanity, suggesting that the depth of human connection has eroded, leaving individuals as mere 'bipeds' lacking in the ability to genuinely connect with one another. The term 'Maniacs of Procreation' implies a criticism of humanity's focus on reproduction and existence rather than on meaningful relationships, leading to a devaluation of personal appeal and authentic interaction.
Themes
HumanityConnectionDisillusionmentRelationshipsExistence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about modern loneliness during a philosophy class.
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