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Biography: Simone de Beauvoir is known as a pioneering French existentialist phil... more Biography: Simone de Beauvoir is known as a pioneering French existentialist philosopher, feminist, and writer. Renowned for her influential work "The Second Sex," she examined the oppression of women and laid the groundwork for modern feminist theory. Her extensive writing spanned novels, essays, and biographies, exploring themes of freedom, responsibility, and ethics. less
"It is old age, rather than death, that is to be contrasted with life."
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Life, Perspective, Reflection
"If you live long enough, you'll see that every victory turns into a defeat."
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"She was ready to deny the existence of space and time rather than admit that love might not be eternal."
Tags: Love, Belief, Existence, Dedication, Commitment
"It is in the knowledge of the genuine conditions of our lives that we must draw our strength to live and our reasons for acting."
Tags: Motivation, Philosophy, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Life
"The true function of philosophy is to teach us to live without certainty and yet without being paralyzed by hesitation."
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Mindfulness, Life, Freedom
"What is an adult? A child blown up by age"
Tags: Growth, Identity, Youth, Development, Childhood
"The characteristic of the shock of a revelation is that it can open up a new universe"
Tags: Mindset, Perspective, Transformation, Insight, Discovery
"We must not confuse the word nostalgia with depression"
Tags: Self-awareness, Mindset, Mental health, Psychology, Well-being
"Representation of the world, like the world itself, is the work of men"
Tags: Society, Worldview, Gender roles, Bias, Representation
"If you live long enough, you'll see almost anything"
Tags: Wisdom, Resilience, Life, Perspective, Growth
"Women are not dependent upon men"
Tags: Empowerment, Strength, Independence, Equality, Self-reliance
"The aim of the work is to limit suffering and provide joy"
Tags: Empathy, Compassion, Joy, Emotional health, Philanthropy
"Old age is life’s parody"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Life, Reflection, Time
"Society itself is the work of minds seeking to master the mystery of man"
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Society, Mystery, Civilization
"I am form of self-awareness made matter"
Tags: Philosophy, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Identity, Introspection
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