Quote by Albert Camus

A stranger to myself and to the world, armed solely with a thought that negates itself as soon as it asserts, what is this condition in which I can have peace only by refusing to know and to live, in which the appetite for conquest bumps into walls that defy its assaults?

A stranger to myself and to the world, armed solely with a t

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's sense of alienation and confusion. They feel disconnected from both themselves and the world, lacking a clear understanding of their identity and purpose. The paradoxical nature of their thoughts, which undermine themselves once expressed, leads them to question the possibility of finding peace and meaning. The speaker's desire for conquest and progress is met with insurmountable obstacles, leaving them frustrated and defeated. This quote captures the existential struggle of grappling with an uncertain existence and the difficulty of finding fulfillment and purpose in such circumstances.

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Absurd Existentialism Human Condition

By Albert Camus

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