How to Keep Life from Becoming a Parody of Itself: Simone de Beauvoir on the Art of Growing Older
The Marginalian · 5 Jun 2026

How to Keep Life from Becoming a Parody of Itself: Simone de Beauvoir on the Art of Growing Older

“In old age we should wish still to have passions strong enough to prevent us turning in on ourselves.”


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Simone de Beauvoir emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong passions in old age to avoid self-isolation. She advocates for a life filled with engagement and purpose as a remedy against the parody of aging.


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