Albert Camus, Novelist, Philosopher and Poet. The quotes below, taken from the body of his work, highlight his insights in to the human condition. While he passed away in 1960, he speaks to issues; we contemplate today.
On Love
Whoever gives nothing, has nothing.
The greatest misfortune is not to be unloved,
but not to love.
On The Power of Friendship
DON’T WALK IN FRONT OF ME…
I MAY NOT FOLLOW…
DON’T WALK BEHIND ME…
I MAY NOT LEAD…
WALK BESIDE ME…
JUST BE MY FRIEND.
On Fitting In
Nobody Realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.
On Hope born of Despair
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.
The art of deception
Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.
The Stranger – a Novella by Albert Camus
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Article – Benito Kobayashi, February 2021
Image – “Albert Camus with Quote on love” constructed from public domain images.
