Our existence is a perpetual struggle towards authenticity from "summary" of Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre
The essence of our being lies in the constant battle we wage to uncover our true selves. This struggle towards authenticity defines our existence, shaping every decision and action we take. We are faced with the relentless challenge of confronting the expectations and norms imposed upon us by society, and the urge to break free from these constraints in order to live authentically. In our pursuit of authenticity, we must confront the notion of nothingness, the void within ourselves that threatens to consume us. This nothingness serves as a reminder of the inherent freedom we possess to create our own essence, to define ourselves in a world that is otherwise meaningless. It i...
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