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January 16, 2007

losing oneself

In the world a self is what one least asks after, and the thing it is most dangerous of all to show sings of having. The biggest danger, that of losing oneself, can pass off in the world as quietly as if it were nothing; every other loss, an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, etc. is bound to be noticed.


Kierkegaard - The Sickness Unto Death

Posted by amin at January 16, 2007 6:16 AM