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VGNonly

(8,440 posts) Thu Feb 12, 2026, 02:59 PM Yesterday

Jean-Paul Sartre

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Hell is other people. (Original Post) VGNonly Yesterday OP

Especially if they are spelled republican. Polly Hennessey Yesterday #1

Such a thoughtful idea - Existentialism is "Existence precedes essence" walkingman 23 hrs ago #2

That is my favoritye Sartre quote wendyb-NC 22 hrs ago #3

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1. Especially if they are spelled republican.

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 03:03 PM

Yesterday

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

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 03:36 PM

23 hrs ago

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, 04:23 PM

22 hrs ago

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