Jean-Paul Sartre

Philosopher, Writer

Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher and playwright known for his existentialist ideas, particularly in works like 'Being and Nothingness'.

Born
June 21, 1905
Died
April 15, 1980
Quotes
464
Rank
#57

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"Little flashes of sun on the surface of a cold, dark sea."

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"My pessimism has never been flabby."

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"I enjoy feeling fastidious and aloof. I enjoy saying no, always no, and I should be afraid of any attempt to construct a finally habitable world, because I should merely have to say - Yes; and act like other people."

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"Through the lack of attaching myself to words, my thoughts remain nebulous most of the time. They sketch vague, pleasant shapes and then are swallowed up; I forget them almost immediately."

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