Quote by Albert Camus

A living man can be enslaved and reduced to the historic condition of an object. But if he dies in refusing to be enslaved, he reaffirms the existence of another kind of human nature which refuses to be classified as an object.


A living man can be enslaved and reduced to the historic con

Summary

This quote suggests that while a person alive can be subjected to slavery, being reduced to the status of an object, their refusal to be enslaved, even if it costs their life, signifies the presence of a different kind of human nature. It highlights the resilience and inherent dignity of individuals who refuse to be treated as mere possessions, illustrating the existence of a spirit that transcends objectification and asserts the value and autonomy of human beings.

By Albert Camus
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