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1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 1. Nature of Metaphysics

19638	Metaphysics is a universalisation of physical anguish [Cioran]
	Full Idea: Every metaphysic begins with an anguish of the body, which then becomes universal.
	From: E.M. Cioran (A Short History of Decay [1949], 6 'Underside')
	A reaction: Not sure if I understand this, but anyone who registers the physical aspect of abstract thought gets a nod of approval from me.

1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 3. Metaphysical Systems

19620	Great systems of philosophy are just brilliant tautologies [Cioran]
	Full Idea: The great philosophical systems are no more than brilliant tautologies.
	From: E.M. Cioran (A Short History of Decay [1949], 1 'Farewell')
	A reaction: This makes them sound pointless, but the terms used in the system all have some kind of reference, so the systems are in some way about the world, and not mere private games. At the very least, they are a wonderful branch of poetry.