Emile M. Cioran Quotes

Criticism is a misconception: we must read not to understand others but to understand ourselves.

Emile M. Cioran

Crime in full glory consolidates authority by the sacred fear it inspires.

Emile M. Cioran

Revenge is not always sweet, once it is consummated we feel inferior to our victim.

Emile M. Cioran

Skepticism is the sadism of embittered souls.

Emile M. Cioran

Society is not a disease, it is a disaster. What a stupid miracle that one can live in it.

Emile M. Cioran

We interest others by the misfortune we spread around us.

Emile M. Cioran

Progress is the injustice each generation commits with regard to its predecessors.

Emile M. Cioran