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[from 'A Short History of Decay' by E.M. Cioran, in 29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / e. Hell ]

Full Idea

What a preposterous notion, to draw circles in hell, to make the intensity of the flames vary in its compartments, to hierarchise its torments! The important thing is to be there.

Gist of Idea

Circles of hell are ridiculous; all that matters is to be there

Source

E.M. Cioran (A Short History of Decay [1949], '1 'La Perduta')

Book Reference

Cioran,E.M.: 'A Short History of Decay', ed/tr. Howard,Richard [Penguin 2010], p.79