Albert Camus

Philosopher

France

1913 - 1960

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Note, besides, that it is no more immoral to directly rob citizens than to slip indirect taxes into the price of goods that they cannot do without.
Albert Camus
Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being.
Albert Camus
To be famous, in fact, one has only to kill one's landlady.
Albert Camus
Martyrs, my friend, have to choose between being forgotten, mocked or used. As for being understood - never.
Albert Camus
To be happy we must not be too concerned with others.
Albert Camus
What the world requires of the Christians is that they should continue to be Christians.
Albert Camus
Every revolutionary ends up either by becoming an oppressor or a heretic.
Albert Camus
Ah, mon cher, for anyone who is alone, without God and without a master, the weight of days is dreadful.
Albert Camus
I should like to be able to love my country and still love justice.
Albert Camus
Man is an idea, and a precious small idea once he turns his back on love.
Albert Camus