meaning

the more absurd the approach, the closer one gets to the crux of the matter. Clarity in absurdity. Absurdity is direct and guileless, whereas the intellect is evasive and illusive. The intellect is a blackguard, but absurdity is undeviating and honourable.

For the secret of human existence lies not only in living, but in knowing what to live for. Without a firm conviction of the purpose of living, man will not consent to live and will destroy himself rather than remain on earth, though he be surrounded by bread.

For me, the Greek gods reflect what happens to humans when we see only ourselves and our own needs. The great gods have such infinite power and resources that they have forgotten what it’s like to want, to suffer, to show empathy, to face all of life’s minor inconveniences. They have forgotten what it’s like to be told no, and it has turned them

There are no gods in the universe, no nations, no money, no human rights, no laws, and no justice outside the common imagination of human beings.

“Insight,” he said, “is almost always a rearrangement of fact.”

a way of overcompensating: we learn to pretend we have opinions because deep in our own hearts, we really don’t.

“You know, Jamieson, this life we think we’re living isn’t real. It’s just a shadow play, and I for one will be glad when the lights go out on it. In the dark, all the shadows disappear.”

If you tell me how you get your feeling of importance, I’ll tell you what you are.

“Maybe you haven’t developed a passion yet because you’ve spent your entire life doing what others wanted you to do.”