Share this sentence
— Jean-Paul Sartre"What do we mean by saying that existence precedes essence? We mean that man first of all exists, encounters himself, surges up in the world-and defines himself afterward."
Related information
Discover more quotes
Previous Quote
And so I pray I am today as honest with myself, with life all around me and below and above me, with all who I encounter.
— Jimmy Santiago Baca
Next Quote
These handwritten words in the pages of my journal confirm that from an early age I have experienced each encounter in my life twice: once in the world, and once again on the page.
— Terry Tempest Williams
Loading recommended content...