Man can will nothing unless he has first understood that he must count on no one but himself; that he is alone, abandoned on earth in the midst of his infinite responsibilities, without help, with no other aim than the one he sets himself, with no other destiny than the one he forges for himself on this earth. -Jean-Paul Sartre

 

Man can will nothing unless he has first understood that he must count on no one but himself; that he is alone, abandoned on earth in the midst of his infinite responsibilities, without help, with no other aim than the one he sets himself, with no other destiny than the one he forges for himself on this earth.


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This quote is just one of 19 total Jean-Paul Sartre quotes in our collection. Jean-Paul Sartre is known for saying 'Man can will nothing unless he has first understood that he must count on no one but himself; that he is alone, abandoned on earth in the midst of his infinite responsibilities, without help, with no other aim than the one he sets himself, with no other destiny than the one he forges for himself on this earth.' as well as some of the following quotes.

We do not judge the people we love.

Jean Paul Sartre

That God does not exist, I cannot deny, That my whole being cries out for God I cannot forget.

Jean Paul Sartre

Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do.

Jean Paul Sartre

We do not know what we want and yet we are responsible for what we are - that is the fact.

Jean Paul Sartre

Existence precedes and rules essence.

Jean Paul Sartre