Quote by Albert Camus

The absurd is born of the confrontation between the human call and the unreasonable silence of the world.

The absurd is born of the confrontation between the human ca

Summary

This quote by Albert Camus suggests that the absurdity of life arises from the clash between the human desire for meaning and the incomprehensible silence of the universe. It highlights the existential struggle we face when trying to find purpose or answers in a seemingly indifferent or unresponsive world. It implies that the absurdity arises not from humans themselves, but from the inherent disconnect between our questions and the lack of definitive answers provided by the universe.

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