At 30 a man should know himself like the palm of his hand, know the exact number of his defects and qualities, know how far he can go, foretell his failures - be what he is. And, above all, accept these things. Albert Camus acceptdefectexact share on social
A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing. Albert Camus costpassionspare Change image and share on social
We get into the habit of living before acquiring the habit of thinking. In that race which daily hastens us towards death, the body maintains its irreparable lead. Albert Camus acquirebodydaily Change image and share on social
Every man needs slaves like he needs clean air. To rule is to breathe, is it not? And even the most disenfranchised get to breathe. The lowest on the social scale have their spouses or their children. Albert Camus airbreathechild Change image and share on social
Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference. Albert Camus basecourageindifference Change image and share on social
In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion. Albert Camus occasionorderturn Change image and share on social
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. Albert Camus callconsistdestroy share on social
No matter what cause one defends, it will suffer permanent disgrace if one resorts to blind attacks on crowds of innocent people. Albert Camus attackblindcrowd Change image and share on social
As a remedy to life in society I would suggest the big city. Nowadays, it is the only desert within our means. Albert Camus bigcitydesert Change image and share on social
