“All I maintain is that on this earth there are pestilences and there are victims, and it's up to us, so far as possible, not to join forces with the pestilences. That may sound simple to the point of childishness; I can't judge if it's simple, but I know it's true.”
This book brings together a diverse array of fictional works, showcasing the creativity and range of different authors' styles and narratives. more
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
“It's a scientific fact that if you stay in California you lose one point of your IQ every year.”
“I was a loner as a child. I had an imaginary friend - I didn't bother with him.”
“It was a blonde. A blonde to make a bishop kick a hole in a stained-glass window.”
“A city with all the personality of a paper cup. (On Los Angeles)”
“The classes that wash most are those that work least.”