Quote by Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyph

The mind's deepest desire, even in its most elaborate operations, parallels man's unconscious feeling in the face of his universe: it is an insistence upon familiarity, an appetite for clarity.

The mind's deepest desire, even in its most elaborate operat

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This quote suggests that the mind's desires align with our unconscious feelings when confronted with the universe. Whether in intricate thoughts or mental processes, our minds constantly crave familiarity and clarity. It implies that humans seek understanding and comprehension, striving to make sense of the world around them even at the deepest levels of their consciousness.

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By Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyph

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