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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
"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
"If you live long enough, you'll see that every victory turns into a defeat"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Life, Perspective, Change
"What I demand of the worker is not to produce something for fifty cents an hour, but an answer based on reality"
Tags: Economic justice, Workers' rights, Fair wages
"To exist is to dare to throw oneself into the world"
Tags: Philosophy, Life, Self-discovery, Courage, Existentialism
"The most scandalous aspect of the scandal is that one gets used to it"
Tags: Acceptance, Society, Human behavior, Corruption, Indifference
"I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth and truth rewarded me"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-discovery, Courage, Truth, Introspection
"In order to be an object of desire, it is necessary to get some distance from oneself"
Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Self-awareness, Self-discovery, Perception
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