Emil Cioran was a Romanian philosopher, aphorist and essayist, who published works in both Romanian and French. His work has been noted for its pervasive philosophical pessimism, style, and aphorisms. His works frequently engaged with issues of suffering, decay, and nihilism. In 1937, Cioran moved to the Latin Quarter of Paris, which became his permanent residence, wherein he lived in seclusion with his partner, Simone Boué, until his death in 1995. Wikipedia
When I was younger—and, of course, more unconscious of life’s weight—I couldn’t understand why I should have children. I admit, there were times when I wanted to “go along with the crowd.” But as the years passed, I’ve often felt relieved I didn’t make the… Read More »To have committed every crime but that of being a father