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Philosophical literature2 quotes
Sisyphyus, proletarian of the gods, powerless and rebellious, knows the whole extent of his wretched condition: it is what he thinks of during his descent. The lucidity that was to constitute his torture at the same time crowns his victory. There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn. — Albert Camus · 1942That life is worth living is the most necessary of assumptions and, were it not assumed, the most impossible of conclusions. — George Santayana · 1905Tragedy (play)2 quotes
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing. — William Shakespeare · 1616As flies to wanton boys are we to th’ gods;
They kill us for their sport. — William Shakespeare · 1606Rock music1 quote
Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, that's life. Trying to make ends meet, you're a slave to money then you die. — The Verve · 1997