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Albert Camus Quotes

Biography: Albert Camus was a French-Algerian philosopher, author, and journalist... more Biography: Albert Camus was a French-Algerian philosopher, author, and journalist known for his contributions to the philosophy of absurdism. He authored notable works such as "The Stranger," "The Plague," and "The Myth of Sisyphus." A Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, Camus explored themes of existentialism and human struggle. less
"A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing"
Tags: Philosophy, Truth, Ethics, Integrity, Dedication
"To know oneself, one should assert oneself"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Empowerment, Self-discovery, Confidence
"There has been so little joy or laughter on earth that I want to leave some memory of it"
Tags: Positivity, Happiness, Joy, Legacy, Memory
"We must imagine Sisyphus happy."
Tags: Philosophy, Happiness, Optimism, Existentialism, Struggle
"The key to success is not what you know, it’s who you know."
Tags: Success, Relationships, Influence, Business, Mentorship
"An intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself."
Tags: Philosophy, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Introspection, Self-reflection
"In the midst of chaos, I find within me the possibility of serenity."
Tags: Mindfulness, Self-discovery, Inner peace, Introspection, Balance
"Each generation doubtless feels called upon to reform the world. Mine knows that it will not reform it, but its task is perhaps even greater. It consists in preventing the world from destroying itself."
Tags: Philosophy, Legacy, Self-destruction, Prevention, Future generations
"Are you my friend because you are good, or good because you are my friend"
Tags: Philosophy, Relationships, Ethics, Morality, Friendship
"What is a rebel A man who says no"
Tags: Philosophy, Identity, Freedom, Individualism, Autonomy
"There are crimes of passion and crimes of logic. The boundary between them is not clearly defined."
Tags: Philosophy, Psychology, Passion, Ethics, Morality
"Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference."
Tags: Philosophy, Courage, Values, Character, Virtue
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future."
Tags: Freedom, Future, Society, Art, Culture
"To create is to live twice."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Philosophy, Life, Creativity
"Humans are creatures who spend their lives trying to convince themselves their existence is not absurd."
Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Existentialism, Existence, Self-perception
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