Quote by Albert Camus

Humans are creatures, who spent their lifes trying to convince themselves, that their existence is not absurd

Humans are creatures, who spent their lifes trying to convin

Summary

This quote suggests that as humans, we constantly seek meaning and purpose in our lives to counter the inherent absurdity of existence. We engage in various pursuits, whether personal, professional, or existential, in an attempt to convince ourselves that our existence has significance. By emphasizing our tendency to grapple with the absurdity of life, the quote suggests that humans' constant search for meaning is a fundamental part of our nature.

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