“Life is the farce which everyone has to perform.”
What this quote means
For Rimbaud, life is a farce that everyone must perform, an absurd play where we are both actors and spectators. This tragic and ironic vision highlights the artificial and often derisory nature of our social roles. It invites us to step back, not take ourselves too seriously, and find personal meaning beyond the conventions imposed by society.
How to apply it daily
Identify a role you play out of social obligation and ask yourself if it truly fits you. Seek to break free from it or give it your own meaning.
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