“The truth is that every intelligent man, as you know, dreams of being a gangster and of ruling over society by force alone. As it is not so easy as the detective novels might lead one to believe, one generally relies on politics and joins the cruelest party.What does it matter, after all, if by humiliating one's mind one succeeds in dominating every one? I discovered in myself sweet dreams of oppression.”
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
“I think I love him, but I also think that you can love people who aren't good for you.”
“Part of me believes that love is more valuable when you have to work for it.”
“So few people know what they're capable of.”
“She didn't even know how dangerous the truth could be, all the tiny, shattering seeds it carried.”
“If you aren't giving people something to talk about, you've become too dull.”