“A people represents not so much an aggregate of ideas and theories as of obsessions.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
Quotes from bookHistory and Utopia
Emil M. CioranOriginal title Histoire et Utopie (French)
History and Utopia is an Emil Cioran's book published in 1960 which analyzes with depth vices and virtues of utopia.
“If, at the limit, you can rule without crime, you cannot do so without injustices.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“The more we try to wrest ourselves from our ego, the deeper we sink into it.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“Nothing is so wearing as the possession or abuse of liberty.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
“I foresee the day when we shall read nothing but telegrams and prayers.”
Emil M. Cioran book History and Utopia
History and Utopia (1960)
