Zapffe remarked that children are brought into the world without consent or forethought: "In accordance with my conception of life, I have chosen not to bring children into the world. A coin is examined, and only after careful deliberation, given to a beggar, whereas a child is flung out into the cosmic brutality without hesitation." The Humorous Pessimist (1990 documentary, subtitled in English) by NRK, 32:18-32:44. Original source (in Norwegian).
Zapffe remarked that children are brought into the world without consent or forethought: "In accordance with my conception of life, I have chosen not to bring children into the world. A coin is examined, and only after careful deliberation, given to a beggar, whereas a child is flung out into the cosmic brutality without hesitation." The Humorous Pessimist (1990 documentary, subtitled in English) by NRK, 32:18-32:44. Original source (in Norwegian).