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VGNonly

(8,547 posts) Thu Feb 12, 2026, 03:59 PM Feb 2026

Jean-Paul Sartre

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Hell is other people. (Original Post) VGNonly Feb 2026 OP

Especially if they are spelled republican. Polly Hennessey Feb 2026 #1

Such a thoughtful idea - Existentialism is "Existence precedes essence" walkingman Feb 2026 #2

That is my favoritye Sartre quote wendyb-NC Feb 2026 #3

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1. Especially if they are spelled republican.

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 04:03 PM

Feb 2026

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2. Such a thoughtful idea - Existentialism is "Existence precedes essence"

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 04:36 PM

Feb 2026

We are entirely free to define themselves and with that comes great responsibility.

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3. That is my favoritye Sartre quote

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 05:23 PM

Feb 2026

I have found it fits a number of things I've experienced.