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Single Idea 19641

[filed under theme 23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom ]

Full Idea

Ennui is the martyrdom of those who live and die for no belief.

Clarification

'ennui' (Fr) is boredom

Gist of Idea

If you lack beliefs, boredom is your martyrdom

Source

E.M. Cioran (A Short History of Decay [1949], 6 'Obsequies')

Book Ref

Cioran,E.M.: 'A Short History of Decay', ed/tr. Howard,Richard [Penguin 2010], p.167