Emile M. Cioran Quotes about Philosophy

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As long as one believes in philosophy, one is healthy; sickness begins when one starts to think.

As long as one believes in philosophy, one is healthy; sickness begins when one starts to think.

Emile M. Cioran

Philosophy, Believe, Thinking

"Tears and Saints". Book by Emile M. Cioran, 1937.

It is enough for me to hear someone talk sincerely about ideals, about the future, about philosophy, to hear him say “we" with a certain inflection of assurance, to hear him invoke "others" and regard himself as their interpreter - for me to consider him my enemy.

Emile M. Cioran

Philosophy, Enemy, Enough

Emile M. Cioran (1975). “A short history of decay”, Viking Books