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To abandon oneself to principles is really to die - and to die for an impossible love which is the contrary of love.
Albert Camus
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Albert Camus was a Philosopher from France (1913–1960).

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This quote is attributed to Albert Camus, a Philosopher from France.
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Albert Camus lived from 1913 – 1960.