"The fact that life has no meaning is a reason to live."
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About Emil Cioran
Emil Cioran was a Romanian philosopher and essayist known for his pessimistic and existentialist views on life. Born in 1911 in Romania, he studied philosophy in Bucharest before moving to Paris in 1937. Cioran's writings explored themes of despair, suffering, and the futility of human existence. His work often reflected his own inner turmoil and struggles with nihilism. Despite the bleak nature of his philosophy, Cioran's writing style was highly regarded for its poetic and philosophical depth.
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