To be born is to be thrown into the world; to exist is to be... - Sartre, Jean-Paul

This quote is attributed to Sartre, Jean-Paul.

"To be born is to be thrown into the world; to exist is to become aware of being thrown"

Sartre, Jean-Paul Life

Philosopher-Writer French 1905–1980

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