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98 Famous Quotes By Albert Camus, The Author Of The Stranger

Famous As: Philosopher & Novelist
Born On: November 7, 1913
Died On: January 4, 1960
Born In: Drean, Algeria
Died At Age: 46
Albert Camus was a popular French-Algerian journalist, playwright, novelist and philosophical essayist who was bestowed with the Nobel Prize in Literature. Although a prolific writer, Camus is best remembered till date as a philosopher, despite having no advanced training or knowledge in the profession. This is primarily because of the fact that Albert Camus in his works, made important contribution to a wide range of issues in moral philosophy from terrorism and political violence to suicide and the death penalty. He is often described as an existentialist writer, though he himself disavowed the label. Almost initially in his career, Camus built an international reputation and readership from his novels and philosophical essays. The works introduced to the world and developed the twin philosophical ideas - the concept of the Absurd and the notion of Revolt. It was this idea that made Camus famous as a philosophical giant so much so that whenever these ideas are spoken of, people immediately think of Albert Camus. Same is also visible in his quotes that cover a wide variety of subjects and give people a new perspective and a new outlook to life. Check this section and find out about quotes by Albert Camus.
Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow
Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
Walk beside me… just be my friend

Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… just be my friend

Albert Camus
You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.

You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.

Albert Camus
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.

Albert Camus
Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.

Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.

Albert Camus
Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.

Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.

Albert Camus
Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?

Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?

Albert Camus
Live to the point of tears.

Live to the point of tears.

Albert Camus
You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.

You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.

Albert Camus
But in the end one needs more courage to live than to kill himself.

But in the end one needs more courage to live than to kill himself.

Albert Camus
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

Albert Camus
When I look at my life and its secret colours, I feel like bursting into tears.

When I look at my life and its secret colours, I feel like bursting into tears.

Albert Camus
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.

Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.

Albert Camus
Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken.

Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken.

Albert Camus
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

Albert Camus
To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others.

To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others.

Albert Camus
I may not have been sure about what really did interest me, but I was absolutely sure about what didn't.

I may not have been sure about what really did interest me, but I was absolutely sure about what didn't.

Albert Camus
Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.

Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.

Albert Camus
The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.

The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.

Albert Camus
I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world.

I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world.

Albert Camus
I used to advertise my loyalty and I don't believe there is a single person I loved that I didn't eventually betray.

I used to advertise my loyalty and I don't believe there is a single person I loved that I didn't eventually betray.

Albert Camus
At the heart of all beauty lies something inhuman.

At the heart of all beauty lies something inhuman.

Albert Camus
Always go too far, because that's where you'll find the truth

Always go too far, because that's where you'll find the truth

Albert Camus
In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.

In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion." [The Minotaur]

Albert Camus
When the soul suffers too much, it develops a taste for misfortune.

When the soul suffers too much, it develops a taste for misfortune.

Albert Camus
I do not believe in God and I am not an atheist.

I do not believe in God and I am not an atheist.

Albert Camus
Do not wait for the last judgment. It comes every day.

Do not wait for the last judgment. It comes every day.

Albert Camus
People hasten to judge in order not to be judged themselves.

People hasten to judge in order not to be judged themselves.

Albert Camus
I have no idea what's awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.

I have no idea what's awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.

Albert Camus
I would rather live my life as if there is a god and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.

I would rather live my life as if there is a god and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.

Albert Camus
Man is always prey to his truths. Once he has admitted them, he cannot free himself from them.

Man is always prey to his truths. Once he has admitted them, he cannot free himself from them.

Albert Camus