Quotes from bookHistory and Utopia
History and Utopia is an Emil Cioran's book published in 1960 which analyzes with depth vices and virtues of utopia.
“What pride to discover that nothing belongs to you — what a revelation.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“Utopia is a mixture of childish rationalism and secularized angelism.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“Glory — once achieved, what is it worth?”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“Tolerance — the function of an extinguished ardor — tolerance cannot seduce the young.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“Isn't history ultimately the result of our fear of boredom?”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“Woes and wonders of power, that tonic hell, synthesis of poison and panacea.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“One hardly saves a world without ruling it.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“A distant enemy is always preferable to one at the gate.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“A marvel that has nothing to offer, democracy is at once a nation's paradise and its tomb.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
