The fanatic is incorruptible: if he kills for an idea, he can just as well get himself killed for one; in either case, tyrant or martyr, he is a monster. Emile M. Cioran casefanaticidea Change image and share on social
What pride to discover that nothing belongs to you - what a revelation. Emile M. Cioran belongdiscoverpride Change image and share on social
Society is not a disease, it is a disaster. What a stupid miracle that one can live in it. Emile M. Cioran disasterdiseaselive Change image and share on social
We inhabit a language rather than a country. Emile M. Cioran countryinhabitlanguage Change image and share on social
A marvel that has nothing to offer, democracy is at once a nation's paradise and its tomb. Emile M. Cioran democracymarvelnation Change image and share on social
Great persecutors are recruited among martyrs whose heads haven't been cut off. Emile M. Cioran cutgreathead Change image and share on social
Nothing is so wearing as the possession or abuse of liberty. Emile M. Cioran abuselibertypossession Change image and share on social
The desire to die was my one and only concern; to it I have sacrificed everything, even death. Emile M. Cioran concerndeathdesire Change image and share on social
Ambition is a drug that makes its addicts potential madmen. Emile M. Cioran addictambitiondrug Change image and share on social
If, at the limit, you can rule without crime, you cannot do so without injustices. Emile M. Cioran crimeinjusticelimit Change image and share on social