The Economic Times

Today's Quote of the day by Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, father of existentialism: 'Life can only be understood backwards...'

Quote for the day: Sren Kierkegaard, a pioneer of existentialism, believed life is understood in hindsight but lived in the present. His quote Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards emphasizes making choices with limited clarity and accepting inherent uncertainty. This encourages individuals to act and grow, discovering meaning through experience and personal responsibility.