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Notes from Underground

  And, indeed, I will ask on my own account here, an idle question: which is better—cheap happiness or exalted sufferings? Well, which is better?---Fyodor Dostoevsky ---Notes from Underground Fyodor Dostoevsky ---Notes from Underground Even now, so many years later, all this is somehow a very evil memory. I have many evil memories now, but ... hadn’t I better end my “Notes” here? I believe I made a mistake in beginning to write them, anyway I have felt ashamed all the time I’ve been writing this story; so it’s hardly literature so much as a corrective punishment.  Why, to tell long stories, showing how I have spoiled my life through morally rotting in my corner, through lack of fitting environment, through divorce from real life, and rankling spite in my underground world, would certainly not be interesting; a novel needs a hero, and all the traits for an anti-hero are expressly gathered together here, and what matters most, it all produces an unpleasant impression, for we are...
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Hope

To be human is to be a miracle of evolution conscious of its own miraculousness — a consciousness beautiful and bittersweet, for we have paid for it with a parallel awareness not only of our fundamental improbability but of our staggering fragility, of how physiologically precarious our survival is and how psychologically vulnerable our sanity. To make that awareness bearable, we have evolved a singular faculty that might just be the crowning miracle of our consciousness: hope.-- Erich Fromm


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Paul van Haver, better known by his stage name Stromae, is a Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is mostly known for his music blending hip hop and electronic music. Stromae came to wide public attention in 2009 with his song "Alors on danse", which became a number one in several European countries. Wikipedia





Stromae


Stromae - "Te Quiero" ... ceci n'est pas un clip



THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE EVER RECORDED---STROMAE - RACINE CARRÉE







Paul van Haver, better known by his stage name Stromae, is a highly acclaimed Belgian singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Born on March 12, 1985, in Brussels, he is widely recognized for his unique fusion of electronic music, hip-hop, and French chanson.

Artistic Profile

  • Stage Name: "Stromae" is the verlan (a French form of slang that inverts syllables) of the word "maestro."

  • Musical Style: His work is characterized by infectious electronic beats paired with deeply personal, often melancholic lyrics that tackle serious societal issues such as mental health, identity, inequality, and family dynamics.

  • Notable Works: He gained international fame in 2009 with the hit single "Alors on danse." His 2013 album Racine carrée featured iconic tracks like "Papaoutai" and "Formidable," both of which cemented his status as a major global artist.

  • Creative Collective: He founded the creative label Mosaert, which manages his music, fashion, and visual artistic projects, emphasizing a cohesive and multidisciplinary approach to his work.

Background and Recognition

  • Early Life: Born to a Rwandan father (Pierre Rutare) and a Belgian mother (Miranda Marie Van Haver), he grew up in Brussels. He attended the Academy of Music in Jette, where he studied music history and percussion.

  • Academic Recognition: In 2025, he was awarded a joint honorary doctorate by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Université libre de Bruxelles for his significant impact on culture, his commitment to critical thinking, and his work in highlighting pressing societal issues.

  • Distinctions: Beyond his numerous music industry awards (including multiple Victoires de la Musique and MIAs), he was named a Commander in the Order of the Crown by King Filip of Belgium in 2024.

His ability to bridge the gap between accessible, danceable pop music and profound, socially conscious storytelling has made him one of the most influential figures in contemporary European music

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