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Quote by Albert Camus

“Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear.”

Book:Carnets: 1935-1942

Work

Carnets: 1935-1942

This book is a compilation of personal notes, reflections, and musings spanning the years 1935 to 1942, offering a glimpse into the author's thoughts and experiences during that period. more

Author

Albert Camus

Albert Camus was a French author and philosopher, born on November 7, 1913, and died on January 4, 1960. Known for his unique existentialist philosophy and profound insights into human suffering, Camus' works include 'The Stranger', 'The Plague', and 'The Myth of Sisyphus', which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more

“As the children were sitting there eating pears, a girl came walking along the road from town. When she saw the children she stopped and asked, "Have you seen my papa go by?" "M-m-m," said Pippi. "How did he look? Did he have blue eyes?" "Yes," said the girl. "Medium large, not too tall and not too short?" "Yes," said the girl. "Black hat and black shoes?" "Yes, exactly," said the girl eagerly. "No, that one we haven't seen," said Pippi decidedly.”

Looks Children Said Eye Girl Black Saws Havens Walking Eating Sitting Towns Blue Shoes Mediums Hats Tall Too Short Blue Eyes Papa Pears Black Hats

Author:Astrid Lindgren

“The girl hurried away, but then Pippi shouted, "Did he have big ears that reached way down to his shoulders?" "No," said the girl and turned and came running back in amazement. "You don't mean to say that you have seen a man walk by with such big ears?" "I have never seen anyone who walks with his ears," said Pippi. "All the people I know walk with their feet.”

People Knows Men Way Mean Said Bigs Running Girl Walks Feet Ears Shoulders Amazement Running Back

Author:Astrid Lindgren

“All I want, is for you to love me. Not because of what I can do or what I look like, or because I love you - just because I am.”

Want Looks I Can Can Do Love You

Book:The Outlander Series Bundle: Books 5, 6, 7, and 8: The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Source: The Outlander Series Bundle: Books 5, 6, 7, and 8: The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood

“The only things you can truly love after such a short time are ice cream flavors and comfortable shoes.”

Comfortable Shoes Ice Cream Flavor Ice Cream Short Time Comfortable Shoes

Author:Janette Rallison

“In nature nothing exists alone.”

Environment

Book:Silent Spring

Source: Silent Spring

“In the weeks since I had made the decision to leave my father's house, I had grown up. And I had learned that not every battle can be fought by firing an arrow from a bow. But I would have to face whatever new challenges came my way as bravely as I had faced the Huns. I could not wallow in self-pity, thinking about what might have been. I had to do my duty. It was the only way to stay true to myself.”