For if there is a sin against life, it consists perhaps not so much in despairing of life as in hoping for another life and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this life. Albert Camus consistdespairelude Change image and share on social
The modern mind is in complete disarray. Knowledge has stretched itself to the point where neither the world nor our intelligence can find any foot-hold. It is a fact that we are suffering from nihilism. Albert Camus completedisarrayfact share on social
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. Albert Camus absurdconceptessential Change image and share on social
All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. Great works are often born on a street corner or in a restaurant's revolving door. Albert Camus bearbegincorner Change image and share on social
Lying is not only saying what isn't true. It is also, in fact especially, saying more than is true and, in the case of the human heart, saying more than one feels. We all do it, every day, to make life simpler. Albert Camus casedayfact share on social
Men must live and create. Live to the point of tears. Albert Camus createliveman Change image and share on social
I grew up with the sea, and poverty for me was sumptuous; then I lost the sea and found all luxuries gray and poverty unbearable. Albert Camus findgraygrow Change image and share on social
After all, every murderer when he kills runs the risk of the most dreadful of deaths, whereas those who kill him risk nothing except promotion. Albert Camus deathdreadfulkill Change image and share on social
Every man, and for stronger reasons, every artist, wants to be recognized. So do I. Albert Camus artistmanreason Change image and share on social
Every time somebody speaks of my honesty, there is someone who quivers inside me. Albert Camus honestyinsidequiver Change image and share on social