Quote of the Day 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 Freedom , Badass , Bad Ass 549 Copy quote Life is a sum of all your choices". So, what are you doing today? Albert Camus Decisions You Make , Choices Made , Today 243 Copy quote Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Albert Camus Love , Friendship , Happy 727 Copy quote Sometimes, carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement. Albert Camus Inspirational , Moving On , Encouraging 168 Copy quote Life is meaningless, but worth living, provided you recognize it's meaningless. Albert Camus Life Is , Worth Living , Meaningless 321 Copy quote My dear, In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that… In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. Truly yours, Albert Camus Albert Camus Summer , Wisdom , Hate 459 Copy quote Whoever gives nothing, has nothing. The greatest misfortune is not to be unloved, but not to love. Albert Camus Giving , Unloved , Misfortunes Albert Camus (2008). “Notebooks, 1951-1959”, Ivan R Dee 230 Copy quote Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal. Albert Camus Funny , Positivity , Bad Ass Albert Camus (1965). “Notebooks, 1942-1951” 424 Copy quote I have no friends, I only have accomplices now. On the other hand, my accomplices are more numerous than my friends: they are the human race. Albert Camus Race , Hands , No Friends 16 Copy quote Je puis nier une chose sans me croire obligé de la salir ou de retirer aux autres le droit d'y croire. Albert Camus Atheist Albert Camus, Jacqueline Lévi-Valensi (2006). “Œuvres complètes” 8 Copy quote Where there is no hope, we must invent it. Albert Camus Hope , No Hope 93 Copy quote We have art in order not to die of life. Albert Camus Art , Order , Dies Albert Camus (2012). “The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays”, p.93, Vintage 44 Copy quote The realization that life is absurd cannot be an end, but only a beginning. Albert Camus Realization , Life Is , Absurd Albert Camus (2012). “Lyrical and Critical Essays”, p.201, Vintage 84 Copy quote There is no sun without shadow, and it is essential to know the night. Albert Camus Gratitude , Night , Shadow Albert Camus (2012). “The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays”, p.123, Vintage 135 Copy quote I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't and to die to find out that there is. Albert Camus If There Is A God , Religion , Living My Life Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com. 135 Copy quote The greatness of man lies in his decision to be stronger than his condition. Albert Camus Lying , Greatness , Men 76 Copy quote In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. Albert Camus Life , Summer , Recovery 231 Copy quote Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee? Albert Camus Suicide , Coffee , Optimistic 243 Copy quote Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken. Albert Camus Broken Heart , Teacher , Lost Love 126 Copy quote Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear. Albert Camus Inspirational , Life , Respect Albert Camus (1963). “Carnets: 1935-1942” 89 Copy quote The most important thing you do everyday you live is deciding not to kill yourself. Albert Camus Philosophical , Everyday , Important 121 Copy quote Every time I hear a political speech or I read those of our leaders, I am horrified at having, for years, heard nothing which sounded human. It is always the same words telling the same lies. And the fact that men accept this, that the people’s anger has not destroyed these hollow clowns, strikes me as proof that men attribute no importance to the way they are governed; that they gamble – yes, gamble – with a whole part of their life and their so called 'vital interests. Albert Camus Lying , Men , Years Albert Camus (1978). “Notebooks, 1935-1942”, Harcourt 288 Copy quote I rebel; therefore I exist. Albert Camus Life , Rebel , Existentialism 104 Copy quote The need to be right is the sign of a vulgar mind. Albert Camus Life , Wise , Wisdom Albert Camus (1963). “Carnets: 1935-1942” 96 Copy quote The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants. Albert Camus Peace , War , Tyrants Albert Camus (2012). “Resistance, Rebellion, and Death: Essays”, p.101, Vintage 69 Copy quote 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 Freedom , Badass , Bad Ass 549 Copy quote The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. Life is a sum of all your choices". So, what are you doing today? Albert Camus Decisions You Make , Choices Made , Today 243 Copy quote Life is a sum of all your choices". So, what are you doing today? Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Albert Camus Love , Friendship , Happy 727 Copy quote Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Sometimes, carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement. Albert Camus Inspirational , Moving On , Encouraging 168 Copy quote Sometimes, carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement. Life is meaningless, but worth living, provided you recognize it's meaningless. Albert Camus Life Is , Worth Living , Meaningless 321 Copy quote Life is meaningless, but worth living, provided you recognize it's meaningless. My dear, In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that… In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. Truly yours, Albert Camus Albert Camus Summer , Wisdom , Hate 459 Copy quote My dear, In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that… In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. Truly yours, Albert Camus Whoever gives nothing, has nothing. The greatest misfortune is not to be unloved, but not to love. Albert Camus Giving , Unloved , Misfortunes Albert Camus (2008). “Notebooks, 1951-1959”, Ivan R Dee 230 Copy quote Whoever gives nothing, has nothing. The greatest misfortune is not to be unloved, but not to love. Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal. Albert Camus Funny , Positivity , Bad Ass Albert Camus (1965). “Notebooks, 1942-1951” 424 Copy quote Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal. I have no friends, I only have accomplices now. On the other hand, my accomplices are more numerous than my friends: they are the human race. Albert Camus Race , Hands , No Friends 16 Copy quote I have no friends, I only have accomplices now. On the other hand, my accomplices are more numerous than my friends: they are the human race. Je puis nier une chose sans me croire obligé de la salir ou de retirer aux autres le droit d'y croire. Albert Camus Atheist Albert Camus, Jacqueline Lévi-Valensi (2006). “Œuvres complètes” 8 Copy quote Je puis nier une chose sans me croire obligé de la salir ou de retirer aux autres le droit d'y croire. Where there is no hope, we must invent it. Albert Camus Hope , No Hope 93 Copy quote Where there is no hope, we must invent it. We have art in order not to die of life. Albert Camus Art , Order , Dies Albert Camus (2012). “The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays”, p.93, Vintage 44 Copy quote We have art in order not to die of life. The realization that life is absurd cannot be an end, but only a beginning. Albert Camus Realization , Life Is , Absurd Albert Camus (2012). “Lyrical and Critical Essays”, p.201, Vintage 84 Copy quote The realization that life is absurd cannot be an end, but only a beginning. There is no sun without shadow, and it is essential to know the night. Albert Camus Gratitude , Night , Shadow Albert Camus (2012). “The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays”, p.123, Vintage 135 Copy quote There is no sun without shadow, and it is essential to know the night. I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't and to die to find out that there is. Albert Camus If There Is A God , Religion , Living My Life Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com. 135 Copy quote I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't and to die to find out that there is. The greatness of man lies in his decision to be stronger than his condition. Albert Camus Lying , Greatness , Men 76 Copy quote The greatness of man lies in his decision to be stronger than his condition. In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. Albert Camus Life , Summer , Recovery 231 Copy quote In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee? Albert Camus Suicide , Coffee , Optimistic 243 Copy quote Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee? Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken. Albert Camus Broken Heart , Teacher , Lost Love 126 Copy quote Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken. Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear. Albert Camus Inspirational , Life , Respect Albert Camus (1963). “Carnets: 1935-1942” 89 Copy quote Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear. The most important thing you do everyday you live is deciding not to kill yourself. Albert Camus Philosophical , Everyday , Important 121 Copy quote The most important thing you do everyday you live is deciding not to kill yourself.

Every time I hear a political speech or I read those of our leaders, I am horrified at having, for years, heard nothing which sounded human. It is always the same words telling the same lies. And the fact that men accept this, that the people’s anger has not destroyed these hollow clowns, strikes me as proof that men attribute no importance to the way they are governed; that they gamble – yes, gamble – with a whole part of their life and their so called 'vital interests. Albert Camus Lying , Men , Years Albert Camus (1978). “Notebooks, 1935-1942”, Harcourt 288 Copy quote Every time I hear a political speech or I read those of our leaders, I am horrified at having, for years, heard nothing which sounded human. It is always the same words telling the same lies. And the fact that men accept this, that the people’s anger has not destroyed these hollow clowns, strikes me as proof that men attribute no importance to the way they are governed; that they gamble – yes, gamble – with a whole part of their life and their so called 'vital interests. I rebel; therefore I exist. Albert Camus Life , Rebel , Existentialism 104 Copy quote I rebel; therefore I exist. The need to be right is the sign of a vulgar mind. Albert Camus Life , Wise , Wisdom Albert Camus (1963). “Carnets: 1935-1942” 96 Copy quote The need to be right is the sign of a vulgar mind. The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants. Albert Camus Peace , War , Tyrants Albert Camus (2012). “Resistance, Rebellion, and Death: Essays”, p.101, Vintage 69 Copy quote The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants. Related Authors Jean-Paul Sartre Philosopher Franz Kafka Writer Marguerite Duras Writer Friedrich Nietzsche Philologist Simone de Beauvoir Writer Fyodor Dostoevsky Novelist Marcel Proust Novelist Soren Kierkegaard Philosopher Ernest Hemingway Author Martin Heidegger Philosopher Samuel Beckett Novelist Aldous Huxley Writer Eugene Ionesco Playwright Victor Hugo Poet Andre Malraux Novelist James Joyce Novelist Albert Einstein Theoretical Physicist Michel Foucault Philosopher William Faulkner Writer Thomas Mann Novelist Born: November 7, 1913 Died: January 4, 1960 Occupation: Author Cite this Page: Citation Get Social with AzQuotes Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Every day we present the best quotes! Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends Capital Punishment Happiness And Love Meaning Of Life Quote of the Day Javascript and RSS feeds WordPress plugin ES Version AZQuotes.ES Login with your account Find Your Account