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Single Idea 19641

[from 'A Short History of Decay' by E.M. Cioran, in 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 Reference

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