Quote by Albert Camus

If I convince myself that this life has no other aspect than that of the absurd, if I feel that its whole equilibrium depends on that perpetual opposition between my conscious revolt and the darkness in which it struggles, if I admit that my freedom has no meaning except in relation to its limited fate, then I must say that what counts is not the best living but the most living.

If I convince myself that this life has no other aspect than

Summary

This quote highlights the existential perspective on life's absurdity and the conscious rebellion against it. It reflects the idea that when one accepts the meaninglessness of existence and recognizes the constant battle it brings, the essential focus shifts from leading the best life to embracing the most vibrant and authentic one. It suggests that true significance lies not in achieving societal ideals of success or happiness, but in fully experiencing and engaging with the raw essence of life, regardless of its inherent contradictions.

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Freedom Living Absurdism

By Albert Camus

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