Monotheism is a gift from the gods.

Monotheism is a gift from the gods.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.

In the consciousness of the truth he has perceived, man now sees everywhere only the awfulness or the absurdity of read more

In the consciousness of the truth he has perceived, man now sees everywhere only the awfulness or the absurdity of existence... and loathing seizes him.

Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and unostentatious.

Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and unostentatious.

Pride is the master sin of the devil, and the devil is the father of lies.

Pride is the master sin of the devil, and the devil is the father of lies.

The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject but man only.

The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject but man only.

Whatever is done without ostentation, and without the people being witnesses of it, is, in my opinion, most praiseworthy: not read more

Whatever is done without ostentation, and without the people being witnesses of it, is, in my opinion, most praiseworthy: not that the public eye should be entirely avoided, for good actions desire to be placed in the light; but notwithstanding this, the greatest theater for virtue is conscience.

From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step.

From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step.

Absurdity. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion

Absurdity. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion