Come, sleep and death; you promise nothing, you hold everything.
Søren KierkegaardTags: existence sleep death existentialism
There are, as is known, insects that die in the moment of fertilization. So it is with all joy: life’s highest, most splendid moment of enjoyment is accompanied by death.
Søren KierkegaardTags: existence death existentialism life-lessons either-or
I have walked myself into my best thoughts and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.
Søren KierkegaardTo relate oneself expectantly to the possibility of the good is to hope. To relate oneself expectantly to the possibility of evil is to fear. By the decision to choose hope one decides infinitely more than it seems, because it is an eternal decision
Søren KierkegaardTags: fear life freedom hope choices
Only the person who is essentially capable of remaining silent is capable of speaking essentially.
Søren KierkegaardIf I had a humble spirit in my service who, when I asked for a glass of water, brought me the world's costliest wines blended in a chalice, I should dismiss him, in order to teach him that my pleasure consists, not in what I enjoy, but in having my own way.
Søren KierkegaardAber Existieren ist etwas ganz anderes als Wissen.
Søren KierkegaardI stick my finger in existence — it smells of nothing. Where am I? Who am I? How came I here? What is this thing called the world? What does this world mean? Who is it that has lured me into the world? Why was I not consulted, why not made acquainted with its manners and customs instead of throwing me into the ranks, as if I had been bought by a kidnapper, a dealer in souls? How did I obtain an interest in this big enterprise they call reality? Why should I have an interest in it? Is it not a voluntary concern? And if I am to be compelled to take part in it, where is the director? I should like to make a remark to him. Is there no director? Whither shall I turn with my complaint?
Søren KierkegaardLeap of faith – yes, but only after reflection
Søren KierkegaardThe tyrant dies and his rule is over, the martyr dies and his rule begins.
Søren KierkegaardTags: truth martyr martyrdom tyrant
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