Quote of Paul Valéry - Man is absurd by what he...
Biography - Paul Valéry:
French poet, essayist and philosopher.
Born: 1871 - Died: 1945
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1871 - Died: 1945
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
Man is absurd by what he seeks, great by what he finds.
Translation
(French)
See also...
Quotes for: absurd
Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices.
Whatsoever is contrary to nature is contrary to reason, and whatsoever is contrary to reason is absurd.
The absurd is born of the confrontation between the human call and the unreasonable silence of the world.
Quotes for: greatness
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
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