Single Idea 23069

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom]

Full Idea

Fear is the antidote to boredom: the remedy must be stronger than the disease.

Gist of Idea

Fear cures boredom, because it is stronger

Source

E.M. Cioran (The Trouble with Being Born [1973], 05)

Book Reference

Cioran,E.M.: 'The Trouble with Being Born', ed/tr. Richard Howard [Penguin 2012], p.65


A Reaction

I suspect that this is the motivation of people who indulge in dangerous sports. Maybe all that is need is something daunting, rather than frightening.